A Deputy Minister of Education, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the management of Adisadel College to submit a disciplinary report on the bullying video that has gone viral. 

The two institutions are to submit the report by Thursday, July 27. 

This follows a crunch meeting between the Deputy Minister, the GES and management of Adisadel College on Tuesday, July 25.

According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, “the Counselling Unit of the Ghana Education Service, starting today, 26th July, 2023, is directed to provide psycho-social support for the students as they prepare to sit for their WASSCE next week.”

Again, Rev. Ntim Fordjour has directed Central Regional Education Directorate and the key staff of Adisadel College to cooperate with security agencies for a probe into the matter. 

On Monday, the video which has been circulating on social media sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of students within the country’s educational institutions.

A fellow student who appears to be older, was seen punching another student in the face and almost strangulating him. The victim, who appeared younger had bruises on his face, while other students looked on and recorded the incident.

Due to this, the management of the institution has suspended the abuser, who is expected to write his West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, WASSCE, at the WAEC centre, whereas the victim has also been suspended, but will write his exams on campus with parental escort. 

The victim is being punished for not reporting the incident.

The GES also in a subsequent press statement on Tuesday, commended the management of Adisadel College for the swift response. 

According to a statement signed by the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, GES is deeply concerned and strongly condemns the barbaric act by the culprit.

“We applaud the school authorities for taking swift action to suspend the culprit pending further investigation,” parts of the release read.

“The GES viewed the act of violence in schools as utterly unacceptable and detrimental to the overall well-being of students, thus, is resolute in its commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all students across the nation.”