Speaker of the 9th Parliament of Ghana, Alban Bagbin, has warned political leaders against using their positions to protect the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, who is facing sexual misconduct allegations.

Alban Bagbin described politicians who attempt to shield the headmaster as “cheap men” and cautioned that anyone who interferes with efforts to address the allegations would face serious consequences.

Speaking in Parliament on November 10, 2026, the Speaker said he was unhappy with the attitude of some political figures who appeared to be downplaying the allegations.

He also expressed concern that some politicians were reportedly supporting the interdicted headmaster’s attempt to secure a leadership position despite the ongoing case.

“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.

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The Speaker further disclosed that Parliament was following the case closely and would continue to monitor proceedings until the matter was resolved.

He stressed that political leaders who attempted to interfere with the process should expect to face punishment, adding 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.

Alban Bagbin also called on the Attorney General to review the country’s existing laws and consider introducing tougher punishments for sexual abuse offences.

Meanwhile, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that investigations into the alleged sexual misconduct at Obuasi SHTS are about 85 per cent complete.

According to him, findings from the investigations so far suggest that there could be a prima facie case against the interdicted headmaster.



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