The Ghana Education Service GES has stopped all inter-school sports events in the Central Region. This decision comes after serious fights broke out between students from different schools.
School officials confirmed the clashes occurred recently. The GES stated that the safety of students is their top priority. Sports activities will only resume after a thorough review.
Several students involved in the fighting have been arrested by the police. Investigations are currently happening to understand how the fights started and who was responsible.
The GES is organizing an emergency meeting with school heads. They will discuss ways to prevent such incidents from happening again. The goal is to ensure a safe environment for all students.
The arrests were made following reports from school authorities and witnesses. Police have not yet released the exact number of students apprehended.
The GES's directive means all upcoming sports competitions and games in the Central Region are postponed indefinitely. This affects many students preparing for these events.
Authorities are asking students to remain calm and focus on their studies. They are also urging parents to talk to their children about the importance of peaceful conduct.
The suspension serves as a strong warning to all schools about maintaining discipline. The GES is committed to addressing the root causes of the violence.