Investigations into the alleged sexual abuse of students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) are nearing completion, with preliminary findings suggesting a strong foundation for criminal prosecution.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, that an internal committee set up by the Ghana Education Service (GES) is 85 percent complete with its inquiry, adding that the evidence compiled so far points to a actionable case.
“I’m happy to know that a committee we put together on the 14th of October is 85% complete with its investigation, and the weight of evidence suggests that a court would have considered the matter that a prima facie case is established against for purposes of prosecution that we expect to start shortly,” he said.
The scandal has sparked widespread public outrage, with the count of students reporting incidents of abuse at the institution rising to 19. In the wake of the allegations, the school’s headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, was suspended by the GES to allow for an unhindered probe.
Addressing the dual-track approach taken by the authorities, the Minister explained that while the GES panel focuses on administrative and institutional lapses, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service is concurrently handling the criminal aspects of the case.
Mr Iddrisu also updated lawmakers on his engagements with relevant parliamentary bodies regarding the unfolding situation at the school.
“Mr Speaker, I have an endorsement. This morning I had to appear before your committee on human rights, gender and education to brief the three joint parliamentary committees on the state of affairs of Obuasi,” he told the House.
The GES investigative committee is expected to present its final report to the Ministry of Education shortly, while the outcome of the parallel police investigation will determine the precise criminal charges to be brought forward.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
