The Ghana Bar Association Women’s Forum has condemned the reported sexual assault and abuse of students at the Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the allegations as grave and unacceptable.
In a statement dated October 21, 2026 and signed by the President of the Women’s Forum, the Association said it expresses its profound concern over the reports emerging from the school.
The Forum said the allegations, if proven, represent a grave violation of the law, a profound breach of trust, and an unacceptable abuse of authority by persons entrusted with the care, education and protection of young people.
According to the statement, schools must remain safe environments where students can learn and develop free from fear, exploitation and harm.
The GBA Women’s Forum commended the victims and their families and all those who have come forward to report what it described as serious allegations.
It said reporting abuse requires immense courage and that all survivors deserve to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect throughout any investigative and judicial processes.
The Forum also commended the few teachers in the school who have supported the girls so far, and acknowledged the role of the media in exposing the alleged wrongdoing.
The statement noted that the media has played a great role in exposing the matter that had allegedly been ongoing, and pointed to a lack of response from relevant authorities until the media exposure.
The Association is now calling for a thorough, impartial and expeditious investigation by the relevant authorities into the reported incidents.
It said any individual found responsible must be held fully accountable in accordance with the law, without shielding anyone.
The Forum further urged educational institutions to strengthen safeguarding mechanisms, reporting procedures and accountability measures to ensure the protection of all students.
It specifically called on the Ghana Police Service to investigate the cases expeditiously and ensure that prosecution is also carried out without delay.
As officers of the court and guardians of the rule of law, members of the legal profession remain committed to upholding justice and protecting children’s rights, the statement said.
It stressed that the welfare and safety of children must remain a paramount concern and that there can be no tolerance for conduct that endangers, abuses or exploits minors.
The Forum disclosed that some of its members have already been contacted by concerned persons from the school in Obuasi and are assisting the young women to ensure they get justice.
It added that it will continue to monitor the case to ensure the victims get justice and will join advocacy efforts to ensure adequate policies are put in place by relevant authorities to protect girls and young persons from sexual abuse in schools and other institutions of learning.
