By Beatrice Badu
The investigation into alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) is 85 per cent complete, with the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, indicating that prosecution could begin soon based on evidence gathered so far.
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Mr Iddrisu said the Ghana Education Service (GES) committee established on October 14 was close to completing its investigations.
He explained that the evidence gathered so far suggested that a prima facie case had been established to warrant prosecution.
The number of students reported to have made allegations of abuse at the school has risen to 19, while the headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, has been suspended by the GES pending the outcome of investigations.
The Education Ministry has also directed the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to investigate the criminal aspects of the allegations, while the GES committee focuses on the institutional and administrative issues surrounding the case.
Mr Iddrisu further disclosed that he had appeared before three joint parliamentary committees on Human Rights, Gender and Education earlier that day to brief members on developments at the school.
The GES committee is expected to submit its findings to the Ministry of Education, while the outcome of the police investigation will guide any criminal proceedings.
The Minister’s update signals progress in efforts to establish the facts surrounding the allegations and determine the appropriate action against any persons found culpable.
