The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong condemnation of the reported assault of a student by the Assistant Headmaster (Academics) of Nkwatia Presby Senior High School (SHS).
The circulation of photographs and videos depicting the student’s heavily bruised face on social media has sparked widespread outrage. The GES has expressed deep concern and has taken decisive action by relieving the Assistant Headmaster of his duties. The student is also being provided with necessary medical attention and counseling.
The GES has also confirmed that the Eastern Regional Director of Education is collaborating with the school administration and the relevant law enforcement agency to initiate a thorough investigation into the incident.
The GES is committed to fostering a secure and conducive learning environment for students nationwide and is dedicated to upholding these standards. The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with calls for the Assistant Headmaster’s arrest and legal consequences.
