Student Riot Forces Temporary Closure of Wa Technical Institute
School remains closed for a week to allow students to recover and ensure safety
- Wa Technical Institute temporarily closed after violent student riot on November 19
- Damage reported to administration offices, school buses, and other property
- Ministry of Education sets up committee to investigate and warns perpetrators will face legal action
The Wa Technical Institute in the Upper West Region has been temporarily closed following a violent student riot on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
The unrest occurred during prep time as students were returning from classes, causing damage to school property, including administration offices and school buses.
Saaka Adams, Acting Regional Director of Ghana TVET and Principal of Wa Technical Institute, stated that students were traumatised by the incident.
He explained that the school would remain closed for a week to allow students time to recover.
Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Clement Abas Apaak visited the campus on Saturday, November 22, expressing disappointment at the extent of the damage. He assured parents and guardians that steps would be taken to restore effective teaching and learning.
A committee has been set up to investigate the causes of the riot and hold those responsible accountable.
The Ministry of Education reiterated that acts of indiscipline will not be tolerated and that perpetrators will face legal consequences.
The temporary closure is aimed at ensuring the safety of both students and staff before classes resume.
