The Ministry of Education has condemned the violent incident at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the actions of those involved as criminal and unacceptable.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry said acts of violence and lawlessness have no place in Ghana’s educational institutions and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to launch an immediate investigation into the incident and ensure that appropriate disciplinary action is taken against anyone found culpable, in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the education sector.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline in schools, describing it as the foundation of quality education. It said it would continue to work closely with the Ghana Education Service and other relevant state institutions to uphold discipline, protect school leaders and students, and ensure that schools remain safe environments for teaching and learning.
