Commence full investigation into violent attack by students on headmaster at Obuasi SHTS – Education Ministry to GES

The Ministry of Education has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to immediately investigate the violent attack by students on the headmaster at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) and apply the appropriate sanctions against those found responsible.

“The Honourable Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to immediately take up the matter, commence a full investigation into the disturbance, and apply the appropriate disciplinary sanctions against all persons found culpable, in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the education sector.”

In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apak, on Wednesday, August, he described the act as criminal and unacceptable.

This follows reports of a violent disturbance at the school that led to its indefinite closure after the headmaster was allegedly attacked by students over unverified claims linking him to the burial of a foetus.

The unrest resulted in damage to school property, while six students have since been arrested as police investigations continue.

The Ministry said it “unequivocally condemns the violent incident at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.”

“The Ministry considers this act of violence and lawlessness as reprehensible and criminal. Such conduct has no place within Ghana’s educational institutions and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to discipline and safe learning environments across the country.