Former Obuasi SHTS Headmaster Accuses Manasseh Azure Of Conspiracy Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe

Zakaria Abdulai, the former headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), has forcefully rejected grave allegations of sexual harassment and administrative misconduct, claiming that investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni conspired with faculty members to orchestrate a targeted smear campaign against him.

In comments reported by Neat FM on Friday, October 23, 2026, Abdulai directly pushed back against the investigative documentary that triggered his removal and subsequent state probes. “Manasseh Azure Awuni conspired with eight teachers at my school to create this in a deliberate attempt to tarnish my image and destroy my reputation,” Abdulai asserted, framing the revelations as the product of internal staff rivalries and personal vendettas.

The former headmaster’s explosive counter-claims come in the wake of widespread public outrage following Awuni’s broadcast, which exposed harrowing accounts of alleged sexual harassment, coercion, and systematic cover-ups at the institution. The investigative report previously prompted swift regulatory interventions by the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Ministry of Education, and law enforcement agencies, leading to administrative suspensions and formal criminal investigations.

Legal experts and child rights advocates emphasize that while Abdulai is entitled to due process, allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors must be rigorously tested through formal legal channels rather than dismissed through media deflections. Observers note that framing investigative exposures as political or personal conspiracies is a common strategy to undermine whistleblower credibility.

The public reaction online has been overwhelmingly critical of the former headmaster’s claims. Educational stakeholders and civil society groups continue to urge the Ghana Police Service and the Ministry of Education to remain focused on victim testimonies, protect witness teachers, and ensure a transparent, uncompromising investigation into child safeguarding failures at the school.

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