Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for the law to take its full course in the alleged sexual misconduct case involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai.

She described the matter as a serious national concern that must be handled with the utmost care, particularly because of its potential consequences for the lives and futures of the students involved.

“What I want to say at this point is that this is a very, very serious matter. It is a matter of concern to all of us, and it is a matter of national concern,” she said.

The Vice President added that the appropriate legal processes must be allowed to proceed to establish the facts and determine the next steps.

“What I want to see is that we all allow the law to take its course, because this is a very serious matter, especially as it affects the lives of people, not only in the present, but also going into the future. So, let’s allow the law to take its course,” she said.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang made the remarks upon her return from the Global South Academic Forum in Shanghai, China.

Her comments come amid public concern over allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students at Obuasi SHTS, which have led to the interdiction and reported arrest of the school’s headmaster.

According to the police, a 20-year-old Form Two student, accompanied by her father, lodged a complaint with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Obuasi on August 4, 2026.

Separate reports have also raised allegations involving 19 other girls at the school. The claims have heightened calls for a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

The case has attracted widespread public attention, with concerns over student safety, accountability and the responsibility of school authorities to protect learners.

Before the Vice President’s remarks, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Director of Communications, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, had criticised her for not publicly commenting on the allegations.

The investigation into the case is expected to establish the facts surrounding the allegations and determine any further action against those found culpable.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s call adds to appeals for due process as authorities continue to address the case, which has renewed debate about safeguarding students and preventing sexual misconduct in schools.