Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to allow the law to take its course in the sexual assault case involving the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the matter as a serious national concern with implications for the lives of those affected.
Her comments come amid public discussions surrounding the case and the political controversy involving the suspended headmaster, who had expressed interest in contesting on the ticket of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking on the matter, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said she had closely followed developments in Ghana, including the responses from the party and government officials, despite being away from the country.
She disclosed that she had taken note of the NDC’s action concerning the prospective parliamentary candidate, a letter issued by the party’s General Secretary and comments by the Minister for the Interior during a Public Accounts Committee meeting.
“You know, these days, even though you are away, you cannot be so far away, because you have your eyes on what is happening all around you, especially what is happening at home,” she said.
The Vice President added that she had followed the public reaction to the case and received feedback on the unfolding developments.
Describing the matter as one requiring serious attention, she stressed that its consequences extended beyond the immediate circumstances.
“What I want to say at this point is that this is a very, very serious matter. It is a matter of concern to all of us, and it is a matter of national concern,” she stated.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, however, called for respect for the legal process, cautioning that the appropriate course was to allow the relevant authorities to handle the case in accordance with the law.
“What I want to say is that we all allow the law to take its course because this is a very serious matter, especially as it affects the lives of people, not only in the present, but also going to the future,” she said.
Her remarks place emphasis on due process as public attention remains focused on the case, which involves a school administrator who has been suspended amid the allegations.
The matter has also drawn political attention because of the headmaster’s reported interest in representing the NDC, prompting scrutiny of the party’s response.
The Vice President’s comments underscore the need for the case to be addressed through the established legal procedures, while recognising the potential long-term consequences for those affected.
She concluded by reiterating her appeal for Ghanaians to allow the law to take its course.
