The family of a 14-year-old Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School student who was allegedly sexually abused by two school employees is demanding justice and says it could take legal action against the school if its concerns are not addressed in a timely manner.
The student’s father, Akobulgo Zotipelba Ayeo-Duko, said the family wants a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged abuse and the school’s subsequent handling of his daughter.
“We want justice,” Mr. Zotipelba said during an interview on Bolga FM’s Tinmaalgo Sanga programme on Monday, August 24, 2026.
He said the family is prepared to pursue legal action against the school if necessary to secure accountability and protect the rights and welfare of their daughter.
According to Mr. Zotipelba, the family is particularly aggrieved by a letter allegedly issued by the school in July that described the student as “guilty of sexual misconduct” under the Ghana Education Service disciplinary code.
The family questions how a 14-year-old student could be blamed for sexual misconduct in circumstances involving two adult employees of the school.
Mr. Zotipelba said school authorities were aware that his daughter was a minor and had a health condition, yet allegedly described her as being guilty of sexual misconduct following an incident the family maintains was initiated by the two adults.
The family believes the description was unfair and has compounded the harm suffered by the student.
Mr. Zotipelba said the family wants the circumstances leading to the alleged abuse, as well as the actions taken by school authorities afterward, properly investigated.
Two security personnel employed at BOGISS have since been arrested and are facing court proceedings in connection with the alleged abuse.
The Ministry of Education has also intervened in the case, directing the Ghana Education Service to investigate the matter and report immediately. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has further directed that the student receive the necessary medical attention and counselling and that her boarding status be reinstated.
The ministry has stated that a minor cannot be held responsible for sexual abuse perpetrated against her by an adult and has promised to ensure that justice is served.
Despite those interventions, Mr. Zotipelba said the family remains focused on obtaining justice for their daughter and ensuring accountability over how the case was handled.
The family says legal action remains an option should it conclude that the matter is not being addressed adequately or within a reasonable period.
The case has raised broader questions about safeguarding minors in schools and how educational institutions respond when allegations of sexual abuse involve employees entrusted with students’ safety.
For the family, however, the immediate demand remains clear: a thorough investigation, accountability and justice for their daughter.
A1 Radio | 101.1 Mhz | Moses Anaba Azubire | Bolgatanga
