Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has described the alleged sexual misconduct at the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) as a scar on the go
Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has described the alleged sexual misconduct at the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) as a scar on the government, assuring that no individual found culpable will be protected from prosecution.
He said the government would pursue accountability in the matter and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the appropriate consequences.
Mr. Iddrisu gave the assurance at the 150th anniversary celebration of Mfantsipim School on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
He disclosed that evidence available to the Ministry of Education pointed to what could constitute a prima facie case but maintained that the Ministry and the Ghana Education Service (GES) were not legally empowered to determine criminal guilt.
“Matters relating to Obuasi SHTS remain a scar for government. Let me assure you that nobody will be shielded. Once the evidence is available, government will take appropriate steps to prosecute and make sure that we exact the exact punishment on persons that are culpable,” he said.
The Education Minister explained that the matter had been referred to the relevant law enforcement and government institutions for further action.
“The evidence before us points to what the courts may describe as a prima facie case, but since the Ministry of Education and GES are not competent courts, I will accordingly refer, and have referred, the matter to the Police CID, the Attorney-General and the Minister for the Interior to take consequential actions that bring any teacher to the discipline of the law,” he added.
The Obuasi SHTS case has sparked public concern over student safety, professional conduct among teachers, and the responsibility of educational authorities to protect learners within school environments.
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