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 Peace Council said it had taken note of what it described as a worrying trend of violent behaviour in schools, citing multiple incidents recorded within the past week alone.
According to the NPC, at least six cases of student-related violence were reported, including one involving a student from Obrachire Senior High School in the Central Region who was hospitalised after being attacked during a district athletics competition.
The Council also condemned another disturbing incident involving a female student from Osino Presbyterian Senior High School, who was allegedly gang-raped.
It further cited the stabbing of a final-year student from Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SECTECH), which reportedly occurred during the Supper Zonal sports festival in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
In addition, the NPC expressed concern over reports that teachers from West Africa Senior High School were assaulted by students from Frafraha Community Senior High School in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
While acknowledging that the Ghana Education Service has already condemned the incidents and promised disciplinary action against those involved, the National Peace Council urged authorities to fast-track investigations to ensure justice is served and to deter further violence.
The Council also recognised the efforts of the Ghana Police Service in arresting some suspects but stressed that stronger preventive measures are needed.
It called for improved security arrangements in schools, particularly during sporting events and other large student gatherings, where tensions often escalate.
