Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has criticized officials at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School. He believes they did not handle an alleged assault case properly.
The case involves a 14-year-old student with special needs. Dr Apaak stated that the school and education authorities were too slow to act.
He said that swift and decisive action should have been taken when the matter was reported.
The Minister did not specify the exact nature of the alleged assault.
Further details on the school's response are awaited.
Dr Apaak's comments highlight concerns about student safety and the procedures for addressing such incidents in schools.