On Friday, October 16, 2026, Akosua Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the NPP flag‑bearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, posted on Facebook demanding that the Ministers for Gender and Education take decisive action over rape allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).
Manu questioned the apparent lack of decisive response, insisting that sexual violence cases involving people entrusted with student care require urgent attention and clear accountability from the relevant authorities. “I am equally curious about what steps the Gender Minister has taken regarding the disturbing allegations of rape involving the headmaster of Obuasi SHS, who is also reportedly an NDC constituency secretary and aspiring to become chairman,” she wrote.
She also challenged the Minister for Education to clarify what his ministry has done in response to the allegations, stressing that the concerns raised warrant answers from both ministries. “And what has the Minister for Education done about this matter? These are legitimate questions that deserve answers,” she stated.
Manu’s criticism comes amid growing concerns over mounting gender‑related cases that have largely gone unresolved or unattended under the current administration. She noted the swift outreach to the husband of influencer Nana Akua Addo over abuse allegations, questioning why similar concern was not evident in other cases affecting women and children.
For Manu, the issue is not merely whether ministers express concern when cases attract public attention, but whether that concern translates into concrete action, transparent communication and accountability. “Some victims deserve more compassion than others. Empathy must be consistent. So must accountability!” she added.
The call for action remains pending as the ministries respond to the allegations and the public awaits clear steps to protect women and children in Ghanaian schools.
