GES to reopen Obuasi SHTS next week after August violence

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that preparations are well underway to reopen Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) to continuing students next week, following violent disturbances that forced its temporary closure nearly three months ago. An official statement released on Thursday, October 22, 2026, revealed that efforts were being made to facilitate the return of affected students to resume academic activities.

The school was initially shut down on August 5, following a series of incidents involving students allegedly attacking the headmaster, Abdulai Zakaria, and damaging school property. These disturbances were reportedly sparked by allegations related to the discovery of what appeared to be a baby's remains on the school grounds, with some students accusing the headmaster of involvement.

Although these accusations were not substantiated by direct evidence during the subsequent investigation, the headmaster sustained injuries, and several students were arrested in connection with the violence. The closure aimed to restore peace and ensure the safety of the school community while the investigation was ongoing. Notably, first-year students have been attending classes since September 18, marking the beginning of the new academic year.

The GES stated that efforts were being made to ensure the smooth reentry of continuing students next week, with further updates to be provided as needed. The statement was signed by Daniel Fenyi, the Head of Public Relations at the GES.