The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take immediate action following the circulation of a disturbing viral video showing male students from Sakafia Islamic Senior High School and Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi displaying charms they claim offer spiritual strength.
In the video, the students are seen openly exhibiting various charms, some concealed beneath their school uniforms, while others are visibly displayed. The footage has triggered widespread public outrage, raising concerns about student safety, discipline, and the growing incidence of violence and indiscipline in senior high schools.
Responding to the incident, Dr. Apaak disclosed in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 15, 2026, that he had formally referred the matter to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service for swift intervention.
“I’ve forwarded the attached story and the associated disturbing video to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service for action,” he stated.
The Deputy Minister stressed that the government will not tolerate violence, intimidation, or indiscipline within Ghana’s educational institutions.
“We cannot accept violence in our schools and between students from different schools. We are determined to restore discipline in our educational system,” Dr. Apaak emphasized.
Beyond institutional action, the Deputy Minister also called on parents to play a more active role in guiding and monitoring the behaviour of their children while in school. He urged parents to consistently caution their wards against misconduct and actions that undermine discipline.
“Parents must take an interest in the behaviour of their wards in school. Parents ought to regularly caution their wards against misconduct and acts of indiscipline,” he noted.
Dr. Apaak further highlighted the restoration of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) as a deliberate government policy aimed at strengthening collaboration between schools and parents, particularly at the pre-tertiary level.
“We restored PTAs because we believe parents have a crucial and collaborative role to play in the education of their wards, especially at the pre-tertiary level,” he added.
The Ghana Education Service is yet to officially comment on the specific disciplinary measures being considered, but the Ministry says it expects decisive action to address the situation and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
By paqmediagh/Peter Quao Adattor
