The management of Swedru School of Business has issued an unreserved apology following public outrage over a viral video showing a violent assault on a student of Obrachire Senior High School during an inter-schools athletics competition in Agona Swedru.
In a statement, the school described the incident as unfortunate and deeply troubling, stressing that the conduct captured in the widely circulated footage does not reflect the institution’s values or standards of discipline. Authorities acknowledged that the behavior violates both the school’s internal code of conduct and the regulations of the Ghana Education Service.
Management extended apologies to the victim and his family, the management and students of Obrachire SHS, the Ghana Education Service, and the general public. The school assured stakeholders that it is cooperating fully with the Ghana Police Service as investigations continue.
The incident reportedly occurred during a district-level athletics event on February 19, 2026, and sparked widespread condemnation on social media after the video surfaced online.
Following investigations, some students captured in the footage were arrested and arraigned before the Agona Swedru Magistrate Court. Two students were remanded into custody for two weeks on charges including conspiracy to commit assault , while another was granted bail after pleading for leniency.
The school indicated that it will apply appropriate internal disciplinary measures in line with the outcome of ongoing legal proceedings. It also pledged to strengthen guidance and counselling services, reinforce discipline, and intensify character education to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Authorities have appealed for calm as the legal process takes its course.