The Police Headquarters in Accra has taken over investigations into sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has disclosed.
The minister said he decided to transfer the case from the regional level to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) national headquarters to ensure a thorough investigation.
Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Mr Muntaka said the matter came to his attention on September 7, after which he insisted that it be handled at the national level.
“As we speak, the matter is at the police headquarters being handled,” he told the committee.
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He disclosed that the suspect had also been arrested and his statement taken, while investigators continue working to establish the facts surrounding the allegations.
The Minister also disclosed that police are pursuing DNA evidence but explained that the law requires investigators to obtain a court order before conducting the relevant tests.
Mr Muntaka’s disclosure followed concerns from the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Abena Osei Asare, about the pace of the investigation and the handling of allegations involving female students.
She questioned why the matter had remained unresolved for months despite concerns about the evidence available and the seriousness of the allegations.
The Chairperson also expressed concern that the headmaster has been able to pursue another political position while the matter is under investigation, arguing that action appeared to have followed sustained public pressure.
The minister acknowledged the concerns raised by the Committee and assured members that the investigation would not be abandoned.
“I have absolute trust in her that this matter will not be swept. It will travel the full length, and it will be dealt with in accordance with law,” he said, referring to the leadership of the CID.
Mr Muntaka, however, stressed that investigators must respect due process and the constitutional presumption of innocence, noting that the suspect must be treated in accordance with the law until guilt is established.
He stressed broader challenges confronting the investigation of sexual abuse cases in educational institutions, saying some allegations were handled at the local level and did not reach higher authorities.
According to him, the government has been working with the Ministries of Education and Gender to develop a coordinated response to sexual abuse, including improving reporting systems and strengthening collaboration among state institutions.
The government, he said, is also considering measures to support the girls affected by the alleged abuse, including efforts aimed at helping them recover from the trauma.
He maintained that addressing such cases requires more than investigations, stressing the importance of restoring victims’ confidence and ensuring that allegations of criminal conduct are dealt with through the appropriate legal channels.
The transfer of the Obuasi SHTS case to Police Headquarters places the national CID at the centre of the investigation, with attention now focused on the evidence being gathered and the next steps in the legal process.