Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has indicated that former Obuasi Senior High Technical School headteacher, Zakaria Abdulai, could face prosecution following evidence gathered in the ongoing sexual abuse investigation.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, Mr Iddrisu said while the investigation is 85 per cent complete evidence gathered so far pointing to a possible prima facie case.

“I’m happy to note and report that the Criminal Investigation Department of the Police Service is dealing with the criminal aspects of it, which has to do with sexual assault against some students at Obuasi Technical Senior High School.

“Mr Speaker, I’m happy to note that the committee we put together on October 14 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 for purposes of prosecution, which we expect to start shortly,” he explained.

Zakaria Abdulai, who was the then headmaster of the school, has been accused by some of the female students of sexual abuse.

This information came to light in Manasseh Azure Awuni’s latest documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow. So far, 19 students have allegedly been sexually abused by Zakaria Abdulai.

The revelation has triggered scores of Ghanaians calling on the government to bring Zakaria Abdulai. But the Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, on Tuesday, October 20, disclosed that Mr Abdulai had been arrested and was being investigated. Ghana has recorded several cases of sexual abuse by headmasters.

Last year, the Headmaster of Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School, Mr. Joshua Vidzro, was temporarily relieved of his duties by the Ghana Education Service (GES) over his alleged involvement in sexual misconduct with some female students.

In September, the Ghana Education Service announced the removal of KNUST Senior High School's Assistant Headmaster (Academic), Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, from office over alleged misconduct.

He was spotted in a viral video with a female student in a compromising position. In response, GES management released a statement outlining its stance on the matter. “Management views this matter with utmost seriousness. In line with our commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the teaching profession and ensuring the safety and welfare of students under our care, Mr. Aidoo has already been removed from office and prohibited from going to the school while thorough investigations are being carried out,” the statement read.

The GES assured the general public, stakeholders, parents, and students that due process will be followed, and the appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the code of conduct of the Ghana Education Service.