Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, says the government will not tolerate indiscipline after students’ riot disrupted activities at Wa Technical Institute on Thursday night.
Dr. Apaak visited the school after receiving a briefing from the Municipal Chief Executive and described the situation as deeply troubling.
“What I’ve seen is very disappointing. The situation is very worrying and it is having an impact on teaching and learning,” he said on Saturday after addressing the 4th Congregation of the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) in Bamahu-Wa, on behalf of the President John Dramani Mahama, the Honorable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu.
He explained that although he was dissatisfied with the extent of damage and disruption, he acknowledged efforts by local authorities and school leadership to stabilise the campus.
“Although I’m very disappointed, I want to commend the MCE, the board chair, the principal, and management for moving in to secure the situation,” he noted.
According to school authorities, a committee has been established to investigate the incident, which has been described as a clash involving groups of students and external collaborators.
Dr. Apaak stressed that the Ministry of Education will only comment fully after the probe determines the root causes.
“Because we don’t know the actual causes of this issue, we cannot speak in detail, save to say we expect the investigation to unravel what has caused this,” he said.
He added that government will not allow acts that undermine order or destroy public property.
“As a government, as a ministry, we won’t tolerate disorder, insubordination and the destruction of public property from anyone.”
The visit brought together key figures including the Principal of Wa Technical Institute, Adams Saaka; the MCE, Nurah Danwanaa; Dasaana Adamu FShs; and the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare. Security presence on campus has since been reinforced as authorities work to restore calm and resume full academic activity.
Dr. Apaak reiterated that protecting students, staff, and school facilities remains central to the ministry’s mandate.
He urged cooperation from students and called on the investigative committee to work swiftly.
The ministry expects the findings to guide future preventive measures and help ensure a safe learning environment for all.
