The Ministry of Education has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to investigate a violent incident that disrupted a district athletics competition in Agona Swedru in the Central Region.
In a statement signed by Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry condemned the scenes and described them as unacceptable.
The Ministry instructed the Director General of GES to meet the Central Regional Director, the relevant district directors and the heads of the two schools involved at 10:00 am on 23 February 2026 at the GES headquarters in Accra.
“Even as we await the report from the Director General of the GES, let me state that the Minister for Education and I take a very serious view of these acts of violence. Consequently, the culprits and perpetrators can expect the most severe sanctions,” the statement said.
The clash reportedly involved students from Obrachire Senior High Technical School and Swedru School of Business. Eyewitnesses say tensions rose during the competition, leading to a physical confrontation.
A student from Obrachire was allegedly attacked with sticks and stones before teachers and bystanders stepped in.
The injured student was rushed to a health facility and is currently receiving treatment.
The Ghana Police Service has also launched an investigation as authorities work to restore calm and reassure parents and students that safety remains a priority at school events.
