Ministry of Education Condemns Violence in Central Region Schools, Orders Immediate Investigation

Ministry of Education has strongly condemned acts of violence captured in viral videos involving students from two schools in the Central Region.

In a statement signed by Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, the Ministry described the incidents as deeply disturbing and unacceptable.

According to the statement, preliminary information indicates that the students seen in the circulating videos are from two separate schools within the Central Region.

GES Director-General Directed to Investigate

The Ministry has directed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to launch an immediate investigation into the matter.

As part of the process, the Director-General is scheduled to meet with:

• The Central Regional Director of GES
• The respective District Directors of GES within whose jurisdictions the schools are located
• The heads of the affected schools

The meeting is set to take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the GES Headquarters in Accra.

Severe Sanctions Expected

While awaiting the full investigative report from the Director-General of GES, the Deputy Minister stressed that both he and the Minister for Education view the incidents with utmost seriousness.

He warned that individuals found culpable in the acts of violence should expect the “most severe sanctions.”

The Ministry has assured the public that appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken once the investigation is concluded, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining discipline, safety, and order within Ghana’s educational institutions.

Further updates are expected following the outcome of the emergency meeting at the GES headquarters.