Obuasi SHTS Headmaster Still on NFA Board Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, remains on the National Film Authority’s governing board.
In Brief
- •Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, remains on the National Film Authority’s governing board.
- •Allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students are currently under investigation.
- •The Ghana Education Service has interdicted Abdulai pending investigation, and Minister Haruna Iddrisu has suspended him and requested a CID probe.
- •The National Film Authority has issued no public statement regarding Abdulai’s board status.
- •Former NFA Executive Secretary Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante publicly questioned his continued membership on social media.
Why It Matters
The National Film Authority oversees Ghana’s film industry, and the presence of a board member facing serious misconduct allegations raises concerns about governance, ethical standards, and public trust. The situation highlights the need for robust vetting and accountability mechanisms in public institutions, especially those shaping cultural policy and industry regulation.
Key Details
- Board Member
- Zakaria Abdulai
- Allegations
- sexual misconduct involving female students
- Interdiction
- Ghana Education Service pending investigation
- NFA Response
- no public statement
Context & Background
The National Film Authority, established to regulate Ghana’s film industry, has had Zakaria Abdulai serve on its board twice—first representing the Film Producers’ Association of Ghana and later the Collective Management Organisation of Audiovisual Rights Owners.
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