The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has been tasked to investigate a viral video depicting a student assaulting a fellow student. In a statement, Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, confirmed that the footage had come to the Ministry’s attention and was promptly referred to GES leadership for action. “The attached viral video of a student assaulting another student has come to the attention of the Ministry. I’ve since forwarded it to the Director-General of GES for action,” he noted.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Education, Dr. Apaak assured that acts of indiscipline and lawlessness within Ghana’s schools will not be tolerated, stressing emphatically: “Indiscipline will be punished.”
The video, which has been circulated widely on social media, shows a student repeatedly attacking a fellow student in the presence of others who appear to be seated and watching the incident unfold. Despite attempts by the victim to move away, the assault reportedly continued while bystanders failed to intervene. The GES is expected to investigate the incident, identify the student involved, and apply appropriate sanctions in line with its code of conduct.
Authorities have assured the public that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate disciplinary measures taken against those found culpable. The incident has reignited discussions on student discipline, school safety, and the enforcement of behavioural standards within Ghana’s education system.
Source: Graphic Online
