Obuasi:Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized the need for legal proceedings to address the sexual assault allegations against Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High and Technical School (SHTS). She highlighted the importance of addressing these allegations due to their potential impact on the lives of those involved.
According to Ghana Web, the Vice President expressed her concerns while speaking on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, stating that she has been closely following the developments of the case, even during her time abroad. She acknowledged the reactions she has received regarding the situation.
During her address, Prof Opoku-Agyemang mentioned the actions taken by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding a candidate who intended to contest under its banner, as well as a letter from the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua. She also referenced comments made by the Minister of the Interior at a Public Accounts Committee meeting. Despite these discussions, she emphasized the necessity for the legal process to proceed without interference.
The allegations involve accusations of sexual abuse concerning 19 female students at Obuasi SHTS, which have sparked significant public concern and demands for accountability. The Vice President reiterated the gravity of the matter and encouraged the public to support the legal proceedings to ensure justice is served.