Wa Technical Institute closed after student riot causes major damage

The Wa Technical Institute in the Upper West Region has been temporarily closed following a violent student riot on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

The unrest occurred during prep time as students were returning from classes, causing damage to school property, including administrative offices and school buses.

Saaka Adams, Acting Regional Director of Ghana TVET and Principal of the Wa Technical Institute, said the students were traumatized by the incident.

He explained that the school would remain closed for a week to allow them time to recover.

Following the incident, Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Clement Abas Apaak visited the campus on Saturday, November 22.

He expressed disappointment over the extent of the damage and assured parents and guardians that steps would be taken to restore effective teaching and learning at the school.

A committee has been set up to investigate the causes of the riot and hold those responsible accountable.

The Ministry of Education stressed that acts of indiscipline would not be tolerated and that perpetrators would face the full force of the law.

The temporary closure aims to ensure the safety of both students and staff before classes resume.