The National Peace Council (NPC) has condemned the recent wave of violence, assaults and attacks reported in some senior high schools across Ghana, warning that the incidents threaten the safety of students and the integrity of the country’s education system.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Council said it had observed a worrying trend of violent behaviour in schools, citing multiple incidents recorded within the past week.
According to the NPC, at least six cases of student-related violence have been reported, including an attack on a student of Obrachire Senior High School in the Central Region, who was hospitalised after being assaulted during a district athletics competition.
The Council also condemned an incident involving a female student of Osino Presbyterian Senior High School, who was allegedly gang-raped, describing it as deeply disturbing.
In addition, it cited the stabbing of a final-year student at Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SECTECH) during the Supper Zonal sports festival in the Eastern Region, as well as reports that teachers from West Africa Senior High School were assaulted by students of Frafraha Community Senior High School in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
While acknowledging that the Ghana Education Service (GES) has condemned the incidents and promised disciplinary action, the National Peace Council urged authorities to fast-track investigations to ensure justice is served and to deter further acts of violence.
The Council also recognised the efforts of the Ghana Police Service in arresting some suspects but stressed the need for stronger preventive measures to curb violence in schools.
It called for enhanced security arrangements, particularly during sporting events and large student gatherings, where tensions are more likely to escalate.
The NPC warned that failure to address the growing trend of violence could undermine the safety of students and erode public confidence in Ghana’s education system.
 has condemned the recent wave of violence, assaults and attacks reported in some senior high schools across Ghana, warning that the incidents threaten the safety of students and the integrity of the country’s education system.){kind=link}