The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education and the Obuasi East Municipal Director of Education to step aside with immediate effect over the ongoing investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the GES said Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and Obuasi East Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah are to step aside.
According to the Service, the directive forms part of ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi SHTS, Mr. Zakaria Abdulai.
“The decision is intended to ensure that the investigations proceed without potential interference, nor the perception of it,” the statement said.
The two directors are to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Mr. Thomas Kwame Boateng.
The GES also clarified that the headmaster remains interdicted.
“The headmaster also remains interdicted. Therefore, the public is urged to ignore any news making the rounds that the headmaster has been cleared,” the statement added.
Management called for calm, support and cooperation as thorough investigation into the matter continues.
