GES begins investigation into ‘stabbing to death’ of O’Reilly SHS WASSCE student

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched an administrative investigation into the stabbing to death of Edward Sackey, a final-year and 2024 WASSCE student of the O’Reilly Senior High School.

The probe follows the sudden demise of Sackey who was fatally stabbed on Monday, September 2, 2023, by his colleague WASSCE candidates after they had finished writing a paper of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination.

Expressing deepest condolences to the family of the deceased after the Director-General of GES, Dr Eric Nkansah led a team to visit both the school and the bereaved family, GES in a statement said it hopes to conclude its internal enquiries within two weeks.

The director general, Eric Nkansah, led a team to visit both the school and the bereaved family to offer their sympathies.

“The Ghana Education Service (GES) is deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred at O’Reilly Senior High School, resulting in the loss of a final-year student, Master Edward Sackey,” the statement said adding “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the bereaved family, friends, and the entire school community.”

“We hope to conclude our administrative investigations within two weeks while the Police Service handles the criminal investigation.”

The Ghana Education Service (GES) also reassured the members of the general public that calm has been restored at O’Reilly SHS, adding that measures are in place to safeguard the wellbeing of students and staff.

“We are pleased to report that calm has been restored on the campus, and we are working to ensure the well-being and safety of all students and staff,” the statement continued.

The GES also urged the public to avoid speculating about the circumstances surrounding Sackey’s death, emphasising the need to let the investigations run their course.

“We urge the public to refrain from speculations and allow the investigative processes to unfold. We will provide updates as necessary,” the GES added.