The family of a final-year student at Labone Senior High School (SHS) has petitioned the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education to investigate an alleged assault by a senior housemaster.
The student, identified as Abraham Sambou, was allegedly assaulted by the senior housemaster, Eric Agyemang, popularly known as ‘Power.’
The incident reportedly occurred after the school prefect accused Sambou of refusing to hand over a mobile phone he was caught with.
According to the family’s petition, Mr. Agyemang slapped Abraham on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Despite denying the allegations, Abraham was allegedly barred from attending classes and detained in Mr. Agyemang’s office without food or water until his family arrived around 2 pm to meet with the school’s management.
As a result of the incident, Sambou was indefinitely deboardinised without due process, forcing him to commute daily from Kasoa to school.
“The family expressed deep concern about the mistreatment of our ward, Master Sambou, and the conduct of the school authorities, particularly Mr. Agyemang, who has admitted to slapping this vulnerable final year student – a student who needs all the psychological help he can get as the WASSCE approaches,” excerpts of the petition read.
The petition also highlighted that Sambou has been experiencing severe headaches and pain in his left ear and left eye, prompting him to seek treatment at the Amanfro Polyclinic.
The family is calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and appropriate action to be taken against those responsible for the alleged assault.
They are also seeking justice for Sambou and are urging the authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of all students at Labone SHS.