WATCH| Obuasi SHTS Headmaster Interdicted as Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Abuse of Students
The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, popularly known as “Paapaa,” has been interdicted by the Ghana Education Service (GES) following allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at the school.
The case has drawn public attention following an investigative documentary by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni titled Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow. The documentary examined allegations that the headmaster had sexually abused students, raising concerns about the safety and welfare of learners entrusted to the care of school authorities.
Reports on the investigation indicated that the number of students who had come forward with allegations increased from 14 to 16 as the matter gained attention. The claims have prompted calls for a thorough investigation and accountability, particularly given the responsibility of school leaders to protect students from exploitation and abuse.
Police have also confirmed that a complaint was lodged by a 20-year-old Form Two student on August 4, 2026, concerning an alleged incident said to have occurred on July 25, 2026. The complaint formed part of the investigations into the allegations against the headmaster.
As the case progressed, police reportedly forwarded the docket to the Attorney-General’s Office on October 16, 2026, for examination and legal advice. The review is expected to help determine the appropriate next steps in the legal process.
The Ghana Education Service announced Abdulai’s interdiction on October 14, 2026, pending further investigation. The administrative action allows the matter to be examined while concerns surrounding the allegations are addressed.
The case has renewed public discussion about safeguarding measures in schools, the vulnerability of students and the mechanisms available for reporting alleged misconduct by teachers and school administrators. Education authorities are expected to ensure that allegations involving learners are handled with sensitivity, fairness and due regard for the law.
The situation also highlights the importance of providing students with safe and confidential channels to report abuse or inappropriate conduct. Schools have a duty to protect learners, while investigative and judicial authorities must establish the facts and ensure that any action taken is supported by evidence.
The allegations against Abdulai have not, by themselves, established criminal guilt. The outcome will depend on the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings. Authorities will need to assess the available evidence and ensure that the rights of both the complainants and the accused are respected.
The case remains a matter of public interest as education officials and law enforcement authorities work through the relevant procedures. Further developments are expected as the Attorney-General’s Office reviews the docket and authorities determine the next steps.
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