The National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mavis Hawa Koomson, has called for urgent and transparent investigations into allegations of sexual abuse involving 19 students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 03, 2026, Hawa Koomson expressed concern over the broader failures in the protections and safeguards that should shield students. The allegations point to a failure in the system meant to prevent harm from coming to students.
According to Hawa Koomson, some complaints may have been brought to the attention of school authorities as far back as March 2026, while institutional records reportedly suggest similar misconduct dating back to 2021. This has led her to conclude that the system for protection itself failed. The Ghana Education Service has interdicted the headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, pending investigations. Other state institutions have also issued statements on the matter, but Hawa Koomson insists that more decisive action is needed.
Hawa Koomson has called on the Ghana Police Service to investigate the allegations comprehensively and scrutinise the actions and inactions of school authorities, district directors of education, and other officials who should have probably acted sooner. She also urged the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to strengthen safeguards and other systems in schools. This can be achieved through confidential reporting channels, toll-free telephone access, and counselling departments.
As part of efforts to demand justice for the alleged victims, the NPP Women’s Wing plans to organise a peaceful demonstration in Obuasi on Friday, November 06, 2026. The demonstration is expected to call for justice for the students and improved protection for girls in schools. Hawa Koomson has appealed to Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to intervene, stressing that the matter should be treated as a national concern beyond political affiliations.
The allegations against the school’s headmaster have sparked widespread concern, with many calling for swift action to be taken. The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has reported that the Ghana Education Service is taking steps to address the situation. However, Hawa Koomson’s statement highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of sexual abuse in schools.
The NPP Women’s Wing is expected to play a key role in mobilising support for the alleged victims. The peaceful demonstration in Obuasi is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the issue of sexual abuse in schools. Hawa Koomson has stressed the need for a collective approach to addressing the issue, which requires the involvement of various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and community leaders.
The outcome of the investigations and the actions taken by the relevant authorities will be closely watched by various stakeholders. The case has sparked a national conversation about the need for improved protection for students in schools. The government, schools, and other stakeholders must work together to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Key points
- Hawa Koomson calls for urgent and transparent investigations into allegations of sexual abuse involving 19 Obuasi Senior High Technical School students.
- The NPP Women’s Wing plans to organise a peaceful demonstration in Obuasi to demand justice for the alleged victims and improved protection for girls in schools.
- Hawa Koomson appeals to Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to intervene, stressing that the matter should be treated as a national concern beyond political affiliations.
