The Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has ordered an investigation into the actions of a third-year student known as Bobby at a school in the Central Region, Adisadel Collage. Bobby allegedly attacked another student, choking him and slamming his face against a bed in the dormitory. Being 17 years old, Bobby will be treated as a juvenile.
In response to the incident, the Ministry of Education has overturned the school’s decision to suspend the victim, Kelvin Ofori. Kelvin will be allowed to remain in school and participate in the West African Senior Secondary School Examination (WASSCE) while the investigations continue. The Ministry and the Ghana Education Service (GES) have also established a team of psycho-social counselors to provide support to all the students involved.
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During a press briefing, Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, acknowledged the challenges faced by school management in handling a large number of students. He urged schools to implement strict supervision systems to promote discipline. The Ministry and GES are committed to supporting the investigation by the security agencies and the Attorney-General’s office to ensure that justice is served according to the laws governing juvenile misbehavior.
Rev. Fordjour emphasized the Ministry’s stance against bullying in schools and called on senior high school students to refrain from engaging in such behavior. He also highlighted the policy of prohibiting mobile phones in schools as a measure to provide a conducive learning environment and protect students.
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In a meeting with the students, Rev. Fordjour encouraged them to maintain discipline and avoid any acts of indiscipline that could hinder their academic progress. In response, the Assistant Head Prefect, Ishmael Asuafuah-Dankwa, pledged, on behalf of the students, to uphold good behavior.
