Also known as: Mr Iddrisu · Mr. Iddrisu · Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu · Mr Haruna Iddrisu · Minister Iddrisu · Hon. Haruna Iddrisu · Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu · the Honourable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu · Latif Iddrisu · Farouk Iddrisu · Minister Haruna · Honourable Haruna Iddrisu · Hon. Iddrisu · Minister Haruna Iddrisu
Education Minister responding to sexual misconduct allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School and teacher promotion arrears disputes.
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Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the public that political affiliations will not influence investigations into sexual misconduct allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai. …
No political interference in Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse investigation – Minister assuresJoy Online
… Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said protecting students remained a primary responsibility of the government and education authorities, assuring the public that they would not fail in their statutory duty to ensure the safety of learners. …
Obuasi SHTS Sexual Abuse Case: Student safety remains government’s priority – Haruna IddrisuJoy Online
… Following the revelations, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to suspend Mr Abdulai and referred the matter to the Criminal Investigations Department for investigation. …
Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse: Zakaria Abdulai is a free man now, as I know – ManassehJoy Online
… The Committee also commended the Ministers for Education and Gender, Children and Social Protection, Haruna Iddrisu and Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, respectively, for meeting with Manasseh Azure Awuni to obtain first-hand information to guide their ministries’ responses and support for …
Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations: Parliamentary committee demands thorough investigationThe Chronicle
… Following the reports, the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to suspend Mr Abdulai and requested a criminal investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. …
Veep speaks on Obuasi SHTS scandal: Demands due process of the lawThe Ghanaian Times
GHANA has been selected to host the 2027 Global Literacy Day celebrations, following the presentation of a symbolic hosting trophy to the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu. …
Ghana to host 2027 Global Literacy Day celebrationsJoy Online
Spokesperson to the Education Minister, Hashmin Mohammed, has defended Haruna Iddrisu’s handling of the alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), insisting that the Minister took prompt steps to facilitate investigations into the matter. …
Education Minister acted promptly on Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations – Hashmin MohammedJoy Online
… He revealed that the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu was shown excerpts of the documentary before it was broadcast, after which the headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, was immediately interdicted. …
Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations: Education Ministry knew nothing until exposé – Dr. ApaakJoy Online
… GES announced Abdulai’s interdiction on October 14, and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu subsequently confirmed referral of the criminal aspects to CID. …
When protecting his name matters more than hearing herThe Chronicle
… That decision followed the committee’s consideration of an investigative report by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, a Ghana Education Service (GES) committee report and a directive from the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, referring the matter to the Criminal Investigation …
Embattled Headmaster Resigns from NDC Position, Quits Chairmanship RaceA video circulating on social media shows two teachers at Techiman Senior High School in Bono East assaulting a final-year student, including stepping on the student's head. The Ghana Education Service has been directed to investigate following instructions from the Minister for Education.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A video circulating on social media shows two teachers at Techiman Senior High School in Bono East assaulting a final-year student, including stepping on the student's head. The Ghana Education Service has been directed to investigate following instructions from the Minister for Education.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has called for compulsory child protection training for all school staff at the beginning of each academic year to help prevent sexual abuse in schools. He said the training should include signed acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of professional conduct, enabling staff to recognize warning signs and know their reporting obligations.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister commended Multimedia Group Limited and investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni for their report on sexual misconduct allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, emphasizing the need to establish evidence for prosecution.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has urged the public not to generalise about Ghana's secondary education based on sexual misconduct allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, saying the incident should not be used to judge the standards and discipline of senior high schools across the country.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu scheduled an emergency meeting with teacher union leadership to resolve validation issues preventing 28,000 teachers from receiving promotion salary arrears. The government had already paid arrears to 52,000 teachers out of approximately 80,000 who had demanded payment.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
About 28,000 teachers and other staff whose promotion salary claims have not been validated may receive payment through a supplementary government allocation by mid-November or end-November, according to Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu. The government has already paid 52,000 people out of approximately 80,000 who sought payment after completing validation.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister disclosed that the government has paid promotion salary arrears for 52,000 teachers as of October 16, while payments for the remaining 28,000 teachers remain outstanding. The Minister assured that steps are being taken to resolve the outstanding payments by the end of November.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has pledged trauma-informed support for 19 students affected by alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, and announced measures to protect whistleblowers and facilitate abuse reporting.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Ghana Education Service to ensure students are not assigned domestic duties for headmasters and teachers. The directive follows sexual misconduct allegations against the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has pledged that sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School will not be allowed to disappear from public attention without resolution, assuring that the Ministry of Education will follow through on the case and work to ensure justice is served.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has assured the public that political affiliations will not influence investigations into sexual misconduct allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, and that due process will be followed regardless of the headmaster's affiliation with the National Democratic Congress.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Following sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service would deploy administrative and legal measures to protect students and ensure their safety remains a government priority.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni reports that suspended headmaster Zakaria Abdulai is moving freely following allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, having been granted self-recognisance bail by police. According to Awuni, police reportedly attempted to settle the matter privately with the father of one alleged victim, who refused.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender, Children and Social Welfare has called for a thorough, impartial and timely investigation into sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, following an investigative documentary by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. The Committee urged the Ghana Education Service and Ghana Police Service to ensure comprehensive investigation while respecting due process and establishing accountability for anyone found culpable.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for due process in investigations into sexual abuse allegations against Obuasi Senior High Technical School Headmaster Zakaria Abdulai, describing the matter as serious and of concern to all.
22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana has been selected to host the 2027 Global Literacy Day celebrations, following UNESCO's acceptance of the country's request. The Education Minister said the event will allow Ghana to showcase its contributions to literacy development and demonstrate the progress it has made in providing equitable, inclusive and quality education since independence.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Education Minister's spokesperson defended Haruna Iddrisu's handling of alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, saying the Minister instructed the school headmaster's immediate suspension and formally requested a Criminal Investigations Department investigation after journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni brought the allegations to his attention.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education said it knew nothing of alleged sexual abuse involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School until an investigative documentary was brought to its attention. Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak disclosed that reports had been made to regional education directors but the information did not reach ministry headquarters in Accra, and the headmaster was interdicted after the documentary was shown to the Education Minister.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's response to abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School has prioritized the accused's reputation and career over the safety and wellbeing of the girl making the disclosure, despite public calls for victims to report abuse.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, has resigned as Juaben Constituency Secretary of the NDC and withdrawn from the party's constituency chairmanship race following a directive by the NDC's Functional Executive Committee ordering him to step aside during a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. He indicated he would pursue lawful means to challenge the allegations.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Democratic Congress has directed Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, to step aside from his Juaben Constituency Chairmanship race to allow for an unhindered criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, reversing its earlier decision to let him contest.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Democratic Congress has decided not to disqualify Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, from contesting the party's Juaben Constituency Chairmanship despite allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students and his interdiction by the Ghana Education Service. The party's Functional Executive Committee resolved to allow him to remain in the race in accordance with principles of fairness and natural justice.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama met with the newly installed Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, and urged him to preserve the peace of the traditional area through words, decisions, and mutual treatment. The Regent visited to introduce himself and thank the President for supporting the late Yaa Naa Abukari II with medical treatment in South Africa and attending his funeral and the new Regent's installation.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has reversed its earlier directive ordering Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race, allowing him to file and contest while investigations into sexual abuse allegations continue. Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande warned that winning the election would not shield the aspirant from removal.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Filmmaker and former National Film Authority Executive Secretary Juliet Asante has publicly questioned why Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, remains on the NFA Governing Board despite allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students currently under investigation.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has mobilised approximately GH¢436 million for Book and Research Allowances to tertiary institutions; GH¢238 million has been disbursed to 56 institutions in the first batch, with approximately GH¢198 million earmarked for a second batch. The University of Ghana's payment was delayed due to late submission of required documentation to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister has referred allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School and female students to the Criminal Investigations Department for investigation, while the headmaster has been interdicted pending inquiries.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC has directed Zakaria Abdulai, suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, to withdraw his bid for the party's Juaben constituency chairmanship or face disqualification. The party cited ongoing law enforcement investigations into Abdulai, who is also the NDC's Juaben constituency secretary, over allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape involving female students.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Lady Rev. Amesika Apprey of A-Partners@Law has condemned a culture of tolerance and enablement that allowed alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School to persist despite victim complaints and existing laws. She said adults featured in a JoyNews documentary had contributed to this culture that tolerated and enabled sexual abuse.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Secretary of the African Women Lawyers Association criticized adults who knew about sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School but failed to act, saying they bear responsibility. A JoyNews investigation found that education officials, municipal authorities and other figures had received complaints about the suspended headmaster months before intervention, with the investigation documenting allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape involving female students.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →