Accra, Oct. 14, GNA – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted Mr Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.
A statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Mr Daniel Fenyi, the Head of Public Relations at the GES, said the interdiction would remain in force pending the outcome of a full-scale investigation into the allegations.
The statement said 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.
It said Mr Abdulai had been directed to proceed on interdiction with immediate effect and make himself available to assist with the investigation.
He was also required to hand over the management of the school to the Regional Director of Education.
The statement said a complaint had been lodged with the Police.
GES Management assured the public of its commitment to safeguarding the safety of students and staff and upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.
Meanwhile, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has also directed the immediate suspension of Mr Abdulai pending investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student.
The Minister had also requested the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service to commence investigations into the matter.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe