Dep. Education Minister directs GES to take action on video of SHS students displaying charms
Dr. Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, has expressed concerns regarding a viral video depicting male students from Sakafia Islamic Senior High School and Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi showcasing charms purportedly providing spiritual strength.
The video reveals students openly displaying various charms, some concealed beneath their school uniforms, while others were overtly showcased. This incident has sparked widespread public outrage, raising concerns about student safety, discipline, and the escalating rate of violence and indiscipline in senior high schools.
In response to this development, Dr. Apaak disclosed in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 15, 2026, that he has referred the matter to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for prompt action to be taken.
“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 emphasized that the government will not tolerate any violence or indiscipline within the country’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,” he said.
Dr. Apaak also urged parents to prioritise the upbringing of the children by monitoring and guiding their conduct while in school, urging them to consistently caution their wards against misconduct.
“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.
He further highlighted the restoration of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) as a deliberate policy decision 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,” Dr. Apaak added.
