{
  "id": 16333598,
  "title": "Sexual misconduct may be more prevalent in basic schools than SHSs – Angel Carbonu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/sexual-misconduct-may-be-more-prevalent-in-basic-schools-than-shss",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:15:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/sexual-misconduct-may-be-more-prevalent-in-basic-schools-than-shss-angel-carbonu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) head Angel Carbonu has raised concerns that sexual misconduct may be more prevalent in Ghana's basic schools than in senior high schools (SHSs). During an interview on Channel One TV, Carbonu pointed to the vulnerability of younger pupils, the ubiquity of basic schools in communities, and cultural practices as potential factors contributing to such incidents. Addressing allegations of sexual abuse against Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) headmaster Zakaria Abdulai, who is accused of raping 19 students, Carbonu emphasized that the issue is not confined to SHSs but is a broader problem affecting schools nationwide. He noted that the attention on senior high schools has been reignited by recent allegations, but the problem extends to all levels of education. Carbonu suggested that basic schools might be experiencing a more significant issue due to the young age of students, the maturity of senior high school girls, and entrenched cultural practices in certain communities.",
  "summary": "Former National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) President Angel Carbonu has suggested that sexual misconduct in Ghana’s schools could be more widespread at the basic level than in senior high schools (SHSs). He has attributed the possible trend to the vulnerability of younger pupils, the presence of basic schools in nearly every community and cultural […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Sexual misconduct may be more prevalent in Ghana's basic schools than senior high schools.",
    "Allegations against SHTS headmaster focus attention on broader nationwide problem."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}