A video showing a student smoking inside a classroom has surfaced on social media, triggering widespread reactions and calls for swift action from Ghana’s education authorities.
The footage, which has circulated widely online, shows a young man seated at a classroom desk, appearing to smoke while other students and belongings are visible around him.
The clip has sparked concern among social media users, many of whom have called on the Ghana Education Service (GES), Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu, and the Ghana Police Service to investigate the incident and take appropriate action if the allegations are confirmed.
The identity of the student, the school involved, and the exact circumstances surrounding the video have not been independently verified.
It also remains unclear when the footage was recorded or whether any disciplinary action has already been taken by the school in question.
The incident adds to a string of viral videos in recent times highlighting concerning behavior among students, reigniting public debate over discipline, supervision, and substance use within Ghana’s school system.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Ghana Education Service nor the Ministry of Education has issued an official statement on the matter.
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