Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has spoken out against recent student violence. He called the attacks "disturbing acts of violence." Videos of the fights spread quickly over the weekend.
The footage showed students from two different senior high schools in the Central Region. They were seen physically attacking each other. These incidents created public concern.
Mr. Apaak confirmed that the Ministry of Education is taking the matter seriously. He stated that such behavior is unacceptable within schools.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has been ordered to start an investigation. This investigation will look into the details of the student clashes.
The goal is to understand what happened and prevent further violence. Measures will be put in place to ensure student safety and discipline, a named official confirmed.
The Ministry of Education wants to ensure a peaceful learning environment. They are committed to addressing the root causes of such violent acts.