They’re on break – Eastern Regional Minister clarifies closure of Okuapeman, Mount Sinai SHS

Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has clarified that Okuapeman Senior High School (SHS) and Mount Sinai Senior High School (SHS) have not been officially closed following violent clashes between their students. According to her, authorities only instructed students to vacate the campuses earlier than planned as a precautionary measure to avert further conflicts.

The schools were initially scheduled to break for the holidays on September 4 and 3 respectively, but students were directed to leave a day early. Awatey emphasized that an actual closure would necessitate a directive from the Minister of Education. The staggered departure schedules were implemented to prevent students from both schools from converging in town and potentially reigniting violence.

The clashes, which occurred early on September 2, resulted in injuries to six Okuapeman SHS students and significant damage to school property. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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