Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has condemned attempts by some political figures to defend the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving students, warning that political influence must not be used to obstruct justice.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Mr Bagbin expressed disappointment over reports that some politicians had sought to defend the headmaster and support his ambition for a political leadership position despite the serious allegations against him.
He described such conduct as unacceptable and cautioned political actors against allowing partisan interests or personal relationships to influence the handling of the case.
“It is only cheap men who will do that,” the Speaker said, urging politicians to distance themselves from attempts to shield individuals facing serious allegations.
“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,” he added.
Mr Bagbin said Parliament was following developments in the case and expected the appropriate authorities to take decisive steps to ensure that the allegations were thoroughly investigated and justice served.
He emphasised that the welfare, safety and protection of students must take precedence over political considerations, warning against any attempt to undermine the investigative process or shield individuals from accountability.
Beyond the Obuasi SHTS case, the Speaker called for a review of Ghana’s existing laws on sexual abuse, urging the Attorney General to consider introducing tougher penalties for offenders.
He argued that stronger legal consequences were necessary to reinforce accountability and discourage sexual abuse, particularly in schools and other institutions where children are entrusted to the care and supervision of adults.
The Speaker’s intervention comes amid growing public concern over sexual misconduct allegations in educational institutions and renewed calls for stronger safeguarding measures to protect students.
Providing an update on the Obuasi SHTS investigation, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told Parliament on the same day that investigations were approximately 85 per cent complete.
According to the Minister, evidence gathered so far points to a prima facie case for prosecution, although the investigative process must be completed before the appropriate legal action is taken.
The development signals a possible next stage in the case, which has attracted considerable public attention and raised questions about the protection of students, accountability within educational institutions and the handling of sexual misconduct allegations against persons in positions of authority.
The Speaker’s warning also adds to calls for institutions to strengthen internal reporting systems, ensure that allegations are properly investigated and prevent political or other external interference in cases involving the safety and rights of students.
Story by Ama Frimpomaa
