The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, pending a full-scale investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving students at the school.
The interdiction, announced in a statement dated Wednesday, October 14, 2026, takes immediate effect. Mr Abdulai has also been directed to make himself available to assist with the investigation.
The move follows an earlier directive by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu instructing the GES Director-General to take immediate steps to suspend Mr Abdulai while investigations into the matter are conducted.
According to the GES, he is required to hand over the management of the school to the Regional Director of Education while investigations continue.
“Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted Mr Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region, pending the outcome of a full-scale investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving students at the school.”
The Service further disclosed that a complaint had been lodged with the police as part of efforts to investigate the allegations.
“A complaint has been logged with the Police as well.”
The GES said the alleged incident reportedly triggered unrest among students, resulting in damage to school property and the temporary closure of the institution.
“The alleged incident reportedly triggered a student rampage, resulting in the destruction of school property and other items, and the subsequent temporary closure of the school.”
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The latest development follows concerns over events at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, where allegations involving the headmaster reportedly triggered student unrest and the destruction of property.
The school was temporarily closed following the incident, according to the GES statement.
The Service said the interdiction was necessary to allow a full investigation into the allegations. It also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting students and staff while maintaining professional standards in schools.
