The National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese constituency has asked the management of Adisadel College to rescind its decision to punish the victim in the bullying video that has gone viral.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the victim deserves a compensation rather than punishment after going through that ordeal.

In a post on Twitter on Tuesday, July 25, the former Deputy Communications Minister said the reason given by the school for his punishment is untenable. 

It is outrageous for Adisadel College to punish the victim of such a violent attack because he failed to report the incident.

He deserves compensation and counselling,not punishment!

— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) July 25, 2023

He thus described the decision as “outrageous” and must be reversed immediately. 

“It is outrageous for Adisadel College to punish the victim of such a violent attack because he failed to report the incident.”

“He deserves compensation and counselling, not punishment!,” he tweeted. 

The video, which has been circulating on social media has 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 videoed the incident.

Due to this, the management of the institution has suspended the abuser, who is expected 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, also 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 culprits.

“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."