{
  "id": 2243580,
  "title": "BOGISS alleged sexual assault: Dr Apaak demands protection for autism victim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/bogiss-alleged-sexual-assault-dr-apaak-demands-protection-for-autism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T21:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bogiss-alleged-sexual-assault-case-dr-apaak-demands-protection-for-autism-victim/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak has expressed concern over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old student with autism at Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School (BOGISS) in the Upper East Region. The Ministry of Education is taking the matter seriously and has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to provide the victim with necessary medical attention and counseling. Dr. Apaak stated that the government's intervention aims to protect the student and reassure parents about the safety of children in schools.\n\nThe Deputy Minister emphasized that the Ministry is unhappy with the manner in which the school authorities handled the situation, particularly the decision to withdraw the victim from the boarding school and the expectation for her to cover medical expenses. Dr. Apaak stated that the Ministry would not support an approach that effectively punishes the alleged victim, especially considering her minor status and special educational needs.\n\nHe also highlighted the importance of maintaining the student in the mainstream school system, as per the Ministry's commitment to promoting inclusive education. Dr. Apaak emphasized that the school environment should be safe for all students, including those with disabilities, and that mechanisms must be put in place to ensure their safety.\n\nIn response to concerns about school safety, Dr. Apaak noted that existing systems place responsibility on school authorities to ensure that both teaching and non-teaching staff operate within established rules. He also mentioned that schools are allowed to engage security personnel to enhance safety arrangements on their campuses. The Deputy Minister assured that the Ministry will take further action based on the findings of a comprehensive report from the GES.",
  "summary": "Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has said the government is taking a keen interest in the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with autism at the Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School (BOGISS) in the Upper East Region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Eduwatch demands review of disciplinary action against BOGISS student",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/eduwatch-demands-review-of-disciplinary-action-against-bogiss-student",
        "published": "2026-08-20T18:42:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}