The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has voiced his concern regarding a disturbing viral video that depicts male students from Sakafia Islamic Senior High School and Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi showcasing charms they assert offer spiritual strength.
The video depicts students openly showcasing a range of charms, with some charms seemingly concealed beneath their school uniforms, while others are prominently displayed.
This video has sparked significant public outrage. Since its release, concerns regarding student safety, discipline, and the increasing incidents of violence and indiscipline in senior high schools have been raised.
In response to this situation, Dr. Apaak announced in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 15, 2026, that he has referred the issue to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for immediate action.
“I have sent the attached story along with the concerning video to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service for appropriate measures to be taken,” he stated.
The Deputy Minister stressed that the government will not tolerate any form of violence or indiscipline within the nation’s educational institutions.
“We cannot condone violence in our schools or among students from different schools. We are committed to reinstating discipline within our educational framework,” he asserted.
Dr. Apaak also called on parents to take an active role in the upbringing of their children by monitoring and guiding their behavior while at school, urging them to consistently warn their children against misconduct.
“Parents must be attentive to the behavior of their children in school. They should regularly advise their children against misconduct and acts of indiscipline,” he emphasized.
He further pointed out the reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) as a strategic policy decision aimed at enhancing collaboration between schools and parents, particularly at the pre-tertiary level.
“We reinstated PTAs because we believe that parents play a vital and collaborative role in the education of their children, especially at the pre-tertiary level,” Dr. Apaak concluded.
