Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has disclosed that investigations by the Ghana Education Service (GES) into sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) are 85 per cent complete, with preliminary findings indicating that the case could proceed to prosecution.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Mr Iddrisu said the investigative committee established on October 14 was approaching the completion of its assignment.
He explained that the evidence gathered so far was sufficient to suggest that a prima facie case had been established, paving the way for possible prosecution in the near future.
According to the education minister, the committee’s findings point to the need for further legal action, which is expected to commence shortly.
The number of students who have reportedly come forward with sexual abuse allegations at the school has increased to 19.
Meanwhile, the school’s headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, has been suspended by the Ghana Education Service as investigations into the matter continue.
The Ministry of Education has also tasked the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) with investigating the criminal aspects of the allegations, while the GES committee focuses on the administrative and institutional circumstances surrounding the incident.
Mr Iddrisu further revealed that he had appeared before three joint parliamentary committees on human rights, gender and education earlier that morning to provide updates on the developments at Obuasi SHTS.
He told lawmakers that the engagement was aimed at briefing the committees on the situation and the steps being taken to address the allegations.
The GES investigative committee is expected to present its final report to the Ministry of Education upon completing its work.
The outcome of the separate police investigation will also guide decisions regarding possible criminal charges and subsequent court proceedings.