Accra June, 2026
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that students who engage in misconduct are no longer punished and that class repetition has been abolished in schools.
In this statement, GES described the assertions by David Boakye as inaccurate, stressing that disciplinary measures remain firmly in place and are enforced in line with the GES Code of Conduct, school regulations, and existing educational policies.
The Service cited several cases in 2025 where students faced sanctions for misconduct, including withdrawals from school, indefinite suspensions, court fines, and jail terms. It referenced incidents at Accra High School, Swedru School of Business, and Kade Senior High School, where students involved in assaults were subjected to disciplinary and legal action.
GES also rejected claims that students are automatically promoted, explaining that class repetition remains an option based on requests from schools. It noted that five final-year students at Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary repeated Form Three during the 2025/2026 academic year due to poor academic performance, while Opoku Ware Senior High School has also sought approval for some students to repeat.
According to the Service, school disciplinary committees remain active and continue to enforce discipline through established procedures.
To further tackle rising cases of indiscipline, the Ministry of Education will organise a national conference involving key stakeholders to identify practical solutions. GES has also set up a committee to review its Code of Conduct to strengthen discipline in schools.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to producing academically competent students with good character and appealed to parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to support efforts to address disciplinary challenges in schools.
