The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS) has denounced the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with special needs and has called for a comprehensive, transparent, and prompt investigation into the matter.
The reported incident allegedly involves two security personnel assigned to the school.
In a statement issued on Monday, August 24, the BOGISS PTA expressed its deep concern regarding the recent developments and media coverage surrounding the case, deeming the allegations profoundly troubling.
The PTA emphasized that no child entrusted to the school’s care should endure sexual abuse, exploitation, or any form of harm.
It urged that the investigations be conducted thoroughly and without delay, ensuring that appropriate penalties are imposed on anyone found responsible.
“The PTA strongly condemns the alleged defilement of a student at this institution. No child under the care of BOGISS should ever experience sexual abuse, exploitation, or harm, and we find the allegations to be extremely disturbing. We commend the prompt arrest of the two suspects by the Ghana Police Service and their suspension by the Ghana Education Service (GES), and we advocate for full, transparent, and swift investigations, with the most severe penalties applied to anyone found guilty under the law.”
In addition to the criminal investigation, the PTA further urged the GES, the Department of Social Welfare, and other relevant child protection agencies to ensure that the affected student receives the necessary support throughout this process.
It stated that the student should have access to counseling, medical care, and protection, while her welfare, dignity, and educational future must remain a top priority.
The PTA additionally urges GES, the Department of Social Welfare, and pertinent child-protection organizations to guarantee that the impacted student obtains the necessary counselling, medical assistance, and protection, ensuring her welfare, dignity, and educational prospects are preserved throughout the process. Any decision regarding her status as a student should primarily prioritize her best interests, in accordance with established child-protection practices.
