By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai over alleged sexual misconduct, according to a statement on Wednesday.
The statement, signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of the Public Relations Unit for the GES, said the headmaster has been interdicted with immediate effect and to assist with investigations.
According to the statement, Mr. Abdulai has also been asked to hand over the management of the school to the Regional Director of Education.
“Management of the Ghana Education Service has interdicted Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region, pending the outcome of a full-scale investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving students at the school,” read the statement.
It added, “The alleged incident reportedly triggered a student rampage, resulting in the destruction of school property and other items, and the subsequent temporary closure of the school.”
The GES further stated that a complaint had also been lodged with the police regarding the matter and assured to safeguard the safety of students and staff, as well as uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
