The National Peace Council has condemned a surge in violence across senior high schools, after six cases of student-related assaults were recorded within one week.

In a press release dated February 25, 2026, the Council described the incidents as worrying and called on the Ghana Education Service, parents and other stakeholders to take steps to restore order and safety in schools.

The incidents were reported across at least four regions and involved multiple schools.

A student of Obrachire Senior High School in the Central Region was hospitalised after an attack during a district athletics competition.

At the Super Zonal sports festival in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, two serious cases were reported. A female student of Osino Presbyterian SHS was allegedly gang raped, while a final-year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School was stabbed.

In the Greater Accra Region, teachers at West Africa Senior High School were assaulted by students from Frafraha Community Senior High School.

In Cape Coast, a final-year student of Adisadel College was attacked by six students from Aggrey Memorial School during an inter-colleges sports festival.

The Council noted that the Ghana Police Service has arrested most of the suspects involved.

While acknowledging that the Ghana Education Service has condemned the incidents and announced disciplinary action, the Council supported a directive from the Ministry of Education for investigations to be fast-tracked.

It also called for improved security in schools and at sporting events, as well as stronger counselling services to address indiscipline. The Council appealed to parents and guardians to take a more active role in promoting discipline, tolerance and respect among students.

The Council said it would continue its sensitisation programmes in schools on peace, tolerance and non-violent ways of resolving grievances. It urged the Ghana Education Service and other stakeholders to strengthen disciplinary measures and adopt policies to make schools safe for learning.