Obuasi:The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has taken charge of the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School and female students.
According to Ghana Web, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced that law enforcement will manage the criminal aspects of the case, while education authorities undertake separate administrative proceedings. The headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, has been suspended pending the investigation's outcome.
Minister Iddrisu emphasized the government's zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and misconduct in educational institutions. He also mentioned that broader policy measures are being prepared to address indiscipline, including drafting strict regulations for teacher and student conduct nationwide.
The Minister noted that any sexual misconduct between a teacher and a student is considered an abuse of office and is being treated with utmost seriousness. He revealed plans to form an advisory committee to counsel the government on the issue. Additionally, he supported proposals to grant the Ghana Education Service (GES) code of conduct and professional standards full legal authority under Article 11 of the 1992 Constitution.