The Swedru School of Business (SWEBUS) has issued an unqualified apology following a viral video showing an assault involving some of its students and a student from Obrachire Senior High School.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, by the management, staff and students of the school.
According to the school, they were addressing the public over “the recent incident captured in a video circulating on social media, which shows an assault involving some of our students and a student from our sister school, Obrachire Senior High School.”
It described the incident as deeply troubling.
“We are deeply disturbed by this unfortunate incident,” the statement said.
The school’s management noted that the behaviour seen in the footage does not represent the institution’s standards.
“The conduct displayed in the video is unacceptable and does not reflect the values, principles, and standards of discipline upheld by Swedru School of Business.”
What was seen in the video is “contrary to the school’s Code of Conduct as well as the regulations of the Ghana Education Service (GES)”.
“As an institution committed to academic excellence, character formation, and responsible citizenship, we strongly condemn this act,” the statement noted.
“We do not condone violence or any behaviour that undermines the safety, dignity, and well-being of others.”
The school added, “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.”
The school added that it is cooperating fully with security agencies as investigations continue.
“Management is collaborating fully with the appropriate security and law enforcement agencies to ensure that due process is followed, as the students involved are currently with the law enforcement agencies.”
“We assure the public that appropriate sanctions will be applied based on the outcome of ongoing investigations.”
Meanwhile, the school has also announced that it will roll out reforms to prevent a recurrence.
“Swedru School of Business remains committed to strengthening guidance, counselling, and disciplinary measures to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.”
“We will continue to intensify character education and promote a culture of respect, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among our students and other students.”
“We appeal to the public to remain calm and allow the appropriate authorities to complete their work.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
