Akosua Manu, the advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP’s flagbearer Dr Bawumia; has called for a comprehensive investigation into the viral scandal involving a school headmaster in Obuasi, describing the incident as a disturbing reflection of institutional failures in protecting female students in Ghana.
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Manu expressed concern over the controversy surrounding the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), insisting that the matter must go beyond possible courtroom proceedings to address systemic weaknesses that continue to expose students to abuse and exploitation.
According to her, the incident raises serious questions about the effectiveness of existing safeguards within Ghana’s educational institutions and the responsibility of authorities to guarantee the safety and dignity of young girls.
“The Obuasi SHTS scandal is a painful failure of the state to protect our girls,” she stated.
Manu maintained that while legal proceedings and appropriate sanctions remain important, meaningful justice can only be achieved when the institutional failures that allowed such incidents to occur are properly identified and addressed.
“Real justice doesn’t stop at the courtroom. We must launch a deep probe into the institutional gaps leaving many more students at risk all over the country. Accountability means fixing the system,” she stressed.
The NPP spokesperson further called for a thorough and transparent investigation, insisting that the outcome must reflect the seriousness of the allegations and the evidence presented. Akosua also demanded a probe into other schools Zakaria taught at Juaben, Nsawam, Toasi saying no stone must be left unturned.
“The end should matter in this investigation, and there should be a clear consequence given the overwhelming evidence available,” Manu declared.
The controversy has also brought attention to the broader responsibility of educational regulators and school administrators to create environments where students can report misconduct without fear of intimidation or retaliation.