Police sources in Bekwai confirmed to JoyNews that one of the two former complainants in the alleged sexual abuse case involving Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai has withdrawn her complaint, and that the remaining complainant is facing pressure to abandon her case.
The complainant’s father previously alleged that a traditional ruler in the Obuasi area intervened and urged the family to settle the matter amicably, raising concerns about intimidation of students seeking justice.
Chief’s account of delegation
“In August, while I was at home, I received a visit from four individuals, one of whom was my subject. They explained that their visit concerned a student at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. They said the headmaster's actions had brought disgrace to the school,” said Bekwai chief Nana Yaw Anning II.
“I told them that since the matter was already under investigation and they had come to plead on the matter, I would give it further consideration. They agreed and left. However, before leaving, they gave us 200 cedis to buy schnapps,” he added.
The chief’s statement confirms that a delegation approached him, but does not establish that he pressured the complainant or her family to withdraw the complaint.
Ministerial response
“Our intervention is to go back to correct some of those things, and as to pressure being mounted on the girls not to report, I will give you information on that when we find the data speaking to that,” Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey told reporters.
“The ministry is coordinating with DOVVSU and the Ghana Health Service to ensure the girls receive appropriate screening and support, with parental consent where required, and that the correct protocols are followed,” she said.
Authorities said investigations remain ongoing and that steps are being taken to protect the students and uphold legal procedures.
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