The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has warned political leaders against trivialising the sexual misconduct allegations involving the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
He has threatened serious sanctions against those who attempt to shield persons implicated in the matter.
He expressed disappointment in the attitude of some politicians towards the case, accusing them of treating the incident as though nothing had happened.
Speaking during the Fifth Sitting of the Meeting of the Second Session of Parliament, Mr. Bagbin said some individuals had even attempted to support the suspects to contest for leadership positions.
“What saddened me was the attitude of politicians. They treated it as if nothing happened. People even dared to try to support the suspects to contest for a leadership position,” he said.
He further described the alleged victims as helpless and vulnerable children, questioning how anyone could engage in acts that put them in such circumstances.
Mr. Bagbin stressed that the matter must be treated with the seriousness it deserves, adding that he and others would continue to monitor the case until its conclusion.
He then issued a stern warning to political leaders involved in the matter, cautioning that any attempt to joke with the case would attract serious consequences.
“And those involved, particularly the political leaders, if you joke of it, we will punish you seriously, because of this single case. We should take it very serious,” he warned.
The Speaker emphasised that leadership comes with responsibility and sacrifice, insisting that political positions should not be used to protect individuals accused of wrongdoing.
“Leadership is a service, is a sacrifice,” he added.
Source: Abigail Ekua Arhin
