Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has warned political figures against interfering in the Obuasi Senior High Technical School sexual misconduct case, saying those who attempt to shield the interdicted headmaster will face consequences.
He said Parliament was following the matter closely and would hold political leaders accountable for their conduct as investigations into allegations against Zakaria Abdulai continue.
Addressing the House on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Speaker said he was particularly concerned about reports that some political figures had attempted to support the headmaster in his bid for a leadership position despite the allegations.
“What saddened me was the attitude of politicians. They treated it as if nothing happened. And people even dared to try to support the suspect to contest for a leadership position. That is how offensive it has gone. And we should not encourage such things at all,” he said.
Bagbin stressed that leadership must be grounded in responsibility and sacrifice, rather than the protection of individuals facing serious allegations.
“Some of us are still on the lookout. We are watching as to how this case is going to end. And those involved, particularly political leaders, if you joke with it, will punish you seriously because of this single case. We should take it very seriously. Leadership is a service, it is a sacrifice,” he warned.
“It’s only cheap men who do that. You know? Yes. Please, let’s move away from that and do what is right. There is no society that has developed, to the best of my knowledge, by doing what is wrong”, he added.
He also called for stronger legal deterrents against sexual abuse, urging the Attorney General to examine existing legislation and consider stiffer penalties for offenders.
The Speaker’s intervention comes amid public scrutiny of the handling of allegations against the Obuasi SHTS headmaster, following an investigative report that detailed claims of sexual abuse involving female students.
The Ghana Education Service subsequently interdicted Mr. Abdulai on October 14 to facilitate investigations. The Education Minister also referred the criminal aspects of the allegations to the police.
The matter had earlier drawn attention after disturbances at the school in August, which led to the destruction of property and the temporary closure of the institution.
The Education Minister told Parliament on November 10 that the investigations were 85 per cent complete and that the evidence gathered so far pointed to a prima facie case for prosecution.
