SWEBUS Condemns and Apologises for Violence against Obrachire SHS Students

The Management of Swedru School of Business (SWEBUS) have condemned and issued an unqualified apology for an assault on an Obrachire Senior High School student during an athletics competition in the central Region last week.

In a statement issued on February 25, 2026, it expressed concern over the development.

It affirmed that the conduct displayed was unacceptable and does not reflect the values, principles, and standards of discipline upheld by SWEBUS, adding that it violates the school’s Code of Conduct as well as the regulations of the Ghana Education Service (GES).

“We hereby render an unqualified apology to the Ghana Education Service (GES) Headquarters, the Central Regional Directorate of Education, the Agona West Municipal Directorate of Education, old students, Management of Obrachire Senior High School, their staff and students, the affected student, parents, and all stakeholders who have been hurt or distressed by this incident. We also extend our sincere apologies to the general public.”

It further reaffirmed its resolve to collaborate with the appropriate security and law enforcement agencies to ensure that due process is adhered to after assisting in the arrest of the perpetrators.

“We assure the public that appropriate sanctions will be applied based on the outcome of ongoing investigations. Swedru School of Business remains committed to strengthening guidance, counselling, and disciplinary measures to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.”

The school intends to intensify character education and promote a culture of respect, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among its students and other students.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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