Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES) over its handling of alleged sexual misconduct involving Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Manasseh alleged that concerns about the headmaster’s conduct had emerged at previous schools where he worked, but instead of facing decisive disciplinary action, he was repeatedly transferred to other institutions.
According to the journalist, information gathered during his investigations suggested that similar allegations had followed the headmaster from one school to another without adequate sanctions from the relevant authorities.
Manasseh argued that transferring staff members accused of misconduct without properly addressing the allegations does not resolve the underlying problem. He warned that such an approach could undermine accountability and weaken efforts to prevent sexual misconduct in Ghanaian schools.
He further maintained that firm disciplinary measures, where allegations are substantiated, would send a strong message to teachers and other school personnel that sexual misconduct would not be tolerated.
The journalist’s comments have renewed scrutiny of the Ghana Education Service’s procedures for handling allegations against teachers and school administrators, particularly concerns about student safety, institutional accountability and disciplinary enforcement.
The allegations concerning Abdulai remain subject to the appropriate investigative and legal processes. The claims about previous incidents and the handling of those allegations should not be treated as established findings unless independently confirmed.
Source: newsthemegh.com