The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned two serious incidents involving students during the Super Zonal Sports Competition, held in the Eastern Region from 4 to 6 February 2026.
In a press release on February 11, GES confirmed receiving reports of a stabbing and an alleged gang rape linked to the event, describing the acts as deeply troubling and contrary to the values of the education system.
“Management condemns these acts in the strongest terms and emphasises that such behaviour has no place within the Ghana Education Service,” the statement read.
The annual competition is designed to promote talent development, discipline, teamwork, and unity among students. GES stressed that violence, sexual abuse, or criminal conduct are entirely unacceptable in connection with such events.
According to preliminary reports, a student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School was stabbed approximately 200 metres from the competition venue while having lunch with a friend. The attacker, allegedly a student of New Juaben Senior High School, has led to the arrest of one suspect, who is assisting police investigations. The injured student received medical treatment and has been discharged.
In a separate incident, a female student of Osino Senior High School was allegedly raped in a bush near the competition grounds. Two students have been arrested and are assisting with investigations, while a third suspect, described as the ringleader and a former student at Koforidua Senior High Technical School, remains at large. The victim has received medical treatment and is receiving counselling and psychosocial support from the Regional Guidance and Counselling Coordinator, the Girls’ Education Unit, and officers of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU).
GES management emphasized that the incidents are being treated with the utmost seriousness and that all individuals found culpable will face disciplinary action in line with the GES Code of Conduct and due legal process. The Regional Director of Education has also been directed to impose appropriate sanctions on any schools found to be negligent to serve as a deterrent.
The Service appealed to parents, school authorities, and the public to remain calm and cooperate fully with law enforcement as investigations continue.
“Management urges all stakeholders to remain calm and cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies as investigations continue,” the statement concluded.
