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We are deeply disturbed, condut unacceptable, we apologise- SWESBUS
The Management, Staff, and Students of Swedru School of Business have reacted to recent incident captured in a video circulating on social media, which shows an assault involving some students of the school and that of Obrachire Senior High School.
According to the school in a statement, they are deeply disturbed by this unfortunate incident.
“The conduct displayed in the video is unacceptable and does not reflect the values, principles, and standards of discipline upheld by Swedru School of Business,” they noted.
According to the leadership of SWESBUS, it is contrary to the school’s Code of Conduct as well as the regulations of the Ghana Education Service (GES), adding that as an institution committed to academic excellence, character formation, and responsible citizenship, they strongly condemn this act.
“We do not condone violence or any behavior that undermines the safety, dignity, and well-being of others,” the statement added.
The school apologized by noting that “We hereby render an unqualified apology to the Ghana Education Service (GES) Headquarters, the Central Regional Directorate of Education, the Agona West Municipal Directorate of Education, old students, Management of Obrachire Senior High School, their staff and students, the affected student, parents, and all stakeholders who have been hurt or distressed by this incident.”
“We also extend our sincere apologies to the general public.
Management is collaborating fully with the appropriate security and law enforcement agencies to ensure that due process is followed, as the students involved are currently with the law enforcement agencies,” they pledged.
They assured the public that appropriate sanctions will be applied based on the outcome of ongoing investigations.
“Swedru School of Business remains committed to strengthening guidance, counseling, and disciplinary measures to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.We will continue to intensify character education and promote a culture of respect, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among our students and other students, We appeal to the public to remain calm and allow the appropriate authorities to complete their work,” the statement concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
The Ghana Audit Service has issued a correction to its Auditor General’s report on the nationwide payroll audit, clarifying that a GH¢427,995,661.40 figure wrongly attributed to a public servant was due to a transpositional error.
In a press release dated April 21, 2026, the Service explained that the amount earlier linked to Frank Oliver Kpodo does not belong to him.
It stated that the figure rather relates to unaccounted staff under the Ministry of Education during the payroll audit covering the period from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
The Service expressed concern over media reports that cited Mr Kpodo as having received the amount as unearned salary, stressing that the attribution was an error.
It offered an unreserved apology to Mr Kpodo for the distress and public scrutiny the mistake may have caused.
The Service also apologised to the Government, the people of Ghana, and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department for the error.
According to the corrected report, the GH¢427.9 million is linked to 3,476 unaccounted staff under the Ministry of Education, making it the highest figure recorded in the audit.
The nationwide payroll audit covered 6,270 records across several public institutions, with a total salary value of GH¢801,808,427.04.
Other institutions captured in the report include the Judicial Service of Ghana, the Electoral Commission of Ghana, and the Ministry of Health, among others.
The Audit Service noted that the corrected summary has been provided to ensure accuracy and maintain public trust in its work.
It reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and transparency in the management of public funds.
By: Jacob Aggrey
