The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Kassena-Nankana West, Stephen Aeke Akurugu, has issued a strong warning to final-year students of Sirigu Integrated Senior High School against engaging in acts of indiscipline or violence after the completion of their final examinations.
The DCE delivered the caution during the launch of the school’s 25th Anniversary celebrations held at Sirigu under the theme, “25 Years of Inclusive Education: Building a Resilient Community Through Stakeholder Partnership.” Addressing students, traditional authorities, teachers, alumni, and community members, Mr. Akurugu revealed that intelligence gathered by security agencies suggested that some students were planning to engage in acts of mayhem after their examinations.
“I am reliably informed that students of Sirigu Integrated Senior High School, especially the third years, may want to cause mayhem after completing their examinations. I have picked intelligence and I want to sound a caution to them,” he stated.
Mr. Akurugu, who doubles as Chairman of the District Security Council (DISEC), stressed that the school belongs to the people of Sirigu and must be protected from any actions that could tarnish its image.
“I am a son of this land and the head of DISEC. I will not sit and allow any student to put this school into disrepute. The school is a property of the community,” he warned.
The DCE reminded students that their primary responsibility was to focus on their education and successfully complete their examinations. “You came here for one purpose, to study, pass your examinations and go home peacefully. That is all,” he emphasized.
As part of measures to prevent any disturbances, Mr. Akurugu announced that security surveillance around the school would be intensified in the coming weeks. “You will be seeing security patrols around the school. We are prepared to deal with anybody who decides to disregard the rules and regulations of the school,” he cautioned.
The DCE also condemned acts of violence against teachers and school authorities, describing such conduct as unacceptable, and specifically referenced videos circulating on social media showing students fighting teachers and engaging in behaviour that brings schools into disrepute.
“That is not the example we want students of Sirigu Integrated Senior High School to set,” he said.
Mr. Akurugu further advised students to avoid involving themselves in administrative matters that fall outside their responsibilities. “You do not have any business deciding who becomes headmaster or who teaches what subject. Your duty is to learn, pass your examinations and become responsible citizens,” he added.
His remarks come against the backdrop of recent disturbances recorded in some second-cycle institutions across the country, prompting heightened vigilance by educational authorities and security agencies.
The DCE’s warning was met with support from traditional leaders and community members, who called on students to uphold the school’s long-standing reputation for discipline and academic excellence as it celebrates 25 years of educational service. The anniversary celebrations are expected to continue later in the year with a series of activities aimed at reflecting on the school’s achievements and mobilizing support for its future development.
