Education Ministry orders probe into viral student physical assault video

Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has disclosed that the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has been instructed to investigate a viral video showing a student physically assaulting a fellow student.

In a social media statement issued on June 23, 2026, the Deputy Minister of Education disclosed that the Ministry had become aware of the footage and had promptly referred the matter to the leadership of the GES for the necessary 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. On behalf of the Honourable Minister for Education, I wish to assure the public that we will not tolerate acts of lawlessness and indiscipline in our educational system. Indiscipline will be punished," he stated.

Senior SHS student allegedly assaults junior over missing phone

Representing the Minister for Education, Dr Apaak stressed that misconduct and disregard for discipline within Ghana's schools would not be accepted.

The widely shared video shows one student repeatedly physically assaulting another over an alleged missing phone while several students look on.

Despite efforts by the victim to move away from the situation, the attack allegedly continued as those present failed to intervene.

The GES is expected to investigate the incident, establish the identities of those involved, and impose the necessary sanctions in accordance with its disciplinary regulations.

Authorities have assured the public that a full investigation will be conducted and that anyone found responsible will face the appropriate disciplinary action.

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