Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has assured students affected by the alleged sexual abuse case at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) that they will receive trauma support, while authorities work to protect whistleblowers and ensure justice.

The minister gave the assurance at a press conference in Accra on Monday, October 26, 2026, stressing that the government would not allow the matter to be forgotten without a proper investigation and accountability.

He said the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) would use the necessary administrative and legal measures to protect students and strengthen safety standards in schools.

According to him, safeguarding learners is a responsibility the government and education authorities must take seriously.

Government Promises Support for Affected Students

Iddrisu said the affected students would receive the support they need to deal with the emotional and psychological impact of the allegations.

He also stressed the importance of protecting people who come forward with information, noting that whistleblowers must be safeguarded against intimidation and retaliation.

The minister’s assurance comes amid growing public concern over allegations involving the school’s headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, and female students.

The case has renewed calls for stronger protection systems in schools and confidential channels through which students can report abuse without fear.

‘This Matter Will Not Be Swept Under the Carpet’

The Education Minister made it clear that the government intended to follow the case through and ensure that the investigation produced results.

He assured the public that the Ministry of Education would remain involved until the matter was properly addressed.

Iddrisu also called on parents, guardians and students to support efforts to improve student safety and strengthen accountability within educational institutions.

The government, he said, would deploy the appropriate administrative and legal tools to fulfil its responsibility to protect learners.

Calls for Stronger Safeguards in Schools

The Obuasi SHTS case has intensified discussions about how schools handle complaints of sexual misconduct and whether existing reporting systems adequately protect students.

Authorities are facing calls to ensure that complaints are investigated promptly, affected students receive appropriate support, and anyone found responsible is held accountable under the law.

The Education Ministry has also indicated that the case presents an opportunity to strengthen policies and procedures aimed at preventing abuse in schools.

These measures are expected to focus on student protection, the conduct of teachers and school leaders, and the handling of complaints.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

The allegations involving Zakaria Abdulai have attracted national attention following an investigative report by JoyNews journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.

The headmaster has been interdicted pending investigations, and the matter has been referred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for investigation.

Reports indicate that 19 female students have made allegations connected to the case. The allegations have not been established as proven facts in court.

The priority now is to establish the facts, protect the affected students and ensure that the legal process proceeds fairly.

Iddrisu’s latest assurance signals the government’s commitment to keeping the case under scrutiny while working to improve safeguards for students across Ghana.

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