Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has issued a strong warning to political leaders who may be using their influence to protect the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, who is facing sexual misconduct allegations.
Bagbin described politicians who attempt to shield the headmaster as “cheap men” and warned that anyone who interferes with efforts to address the allegations would face serious consequences.
Speaking in Parliament on November 10, 2026, the Speaker expressed disappointment over what he described as attempts by some political figures to downplay the allegations.
He also raised concerns that certain politicians were reportedly supporting Abdulai’s efforts to secure a leadership position despite the ongoing investigation.
“It’s only cheap men who do that. You know? Yes. Please, let’s move away from that and do what is right. There is no society that has developed, to the best of my knowledge, by doing what is wrong. All the countries that you visit and you see they have developed; they have values that they treasure: integrity and honesty, very high,” he said.
The Speaker disclosed that Parliament was closely monitoring the case and would continue to follow developments until the matter is resolved.
He warned that political leaders who attempt to interfere with the process would face punishment, insisting that the allegations must be treated with the seriousness they deserve.
“Some of us are still on the lookout. We are watching as to how this case is going to end. And those involved, particularly political leaders, if you joke with it, will punish you seriously because of this single case. We should take it very seriously. Leadership is a service, it is a sacrifice,” he said.
Bagbin also called on the Attorney General to review existing legislation and consider introducing tougher penalties for sexual abuse offences.
Meanwhile, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has disclosed that investigations into the alleged sexual misconduct at Obuasi SHTS are approximately 85 per cent complete.
According to the minister, findings gathered so far suggest that there may be a prima facie case against Abdulai.
The headmaster remains interdicted as investigations continue into the allegations.
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