The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has alleged that 38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) were asked to leave the institution after speaking out against the headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, amid allegations of sexual abuse involving female students.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, October 19, Mr Anaba questioned the reasons behind the decision and called for accountability from education officials involved in handling the complaints.
His comments followed an investigative report by JoyNews correspondent Manasseh Azure Awuni, which highlighted allegations of sexual abuse involving at least 14 students at the school.
According to Mr Anaba, concerns about the alleged abuse had been raised by students and parents as far back as 2025, but the matter only attracted widespread public attention in August 2026.
He expressed concern that teachers who allegedly spoke against the headmaster were being asked to leave the school instead of receiving support for raising concerns.
Mr Anaba further alleged that the directive followed the work of a fact-finding committee chaired by the district director of education. He claimed that the committee’s decision was communicated to the affected teachers through the assistant headmaster.
Mr Anaba criticised the handling of the complaints, arguing that the authorities should have acted promptly when the allegations first emerged.
He maintained that the anger of students eventually brought the matter into the public domain, despite earlier concerns raised by students and their parents.
He also questioned the role of the district director of education, alleging that the official was aware of the complaints but failed to take adequate action to address them.
The NAGRAT president called on the relevant authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and urged them not to shield anyone found culpable, regardless of their position.
He stressed that teachers accused of wrongdoing must be subjected to the appropriate legal procedures, adding that accountability was necessary to protect students and uphold the integrity of the education system.
Mr Anaba also called for the headmaster to leave his position, arguing that the allegations, if established, would be incompatible with the ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession.
He emphasised that teachers occupy positions of trust and have a duty to protect the welfare and dignity of the students under their care.
According to him, although mistakes can occur in any profession, allegations of this nature require serious attention and an appropriate response.
The headmaster has reportedly been interdicted and suspended following the latest revelations.
However, the allegations against him remain subject to investigation, and any disciplinary or criminal action must be determined through the appropriate procedures.
