Mavis Hawa Koomson threatens fresh protests over Obuasi SHS abuse case

Mavis Hawa Koomson, the National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has vowed to lead a new wave of demonstrations if justice is not served for 19 female students allegedly sexually abused by their headmaster. Speaking following a recent protest in Obuasi, Koomson emphasized that the campaign will persist until the allegations against the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School are fully addressed. She noted that support from various professional women's groups is increasing and warned of larger actions if authorities fail to respond adequately to the demands of the victims and their families.

Adding weight to these demands, the NPP National Second Vice Chairman, Henry Nana Boakye, has urged President John Mahama to take immediate action regarding the reported abuse. Boakye criticized what he described as the silence of the executive branch and specifically questioned the lack of intervention from Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. He condemned any potential attempts to shield the suspect due to political affiliations, stressing that the safety and dignity of vulnerable girls in Ghana must be protected above all other considerations.

The NPP leadership is calling for a swift and thorough investigation by the Ghana Police Service and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). They argue that a clear, transparent legal process is the only way to ensure accountability and provide a positive response to the affected students. As the movement gains momentum with the backing of various professional organizations, Koomson and Boakye have both indicated that the party will continue to use civic pressure to ensure the judicial process remains untainted by political influence.