The National Union of Ghana Students has vehemently condemned the alleged assault on students of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College during a peaceful demonstration, calling for an immediate independent investigation.
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the alleged assault on students of the Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College by personnel of the Ghana Police Service during a peaceful demonstration on Monday, July 27, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and signed by its President, Rashid Ibrahim Esq., the student body described reports of the incident as “deeply disturbing” and condemned what it characterized as the use of force against unarmed students exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
According to NUGS, the students embarked on the demonstration after repeatedly raising concerns over deteriorating conditions on campus without receiving satisfactory responses from the college authorities. The grievances reportedly included poor feeding, unsanitary conditions, inadequate communication between the college management and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), and other challenges affecting both academic work and students’ welfare. The union said the students had exhausted available channels for dialogue before resorting to a peaceful protest as a last measure.
NUGS argued that the 1992 Constitution guarantees every Ghanaian the right to peacefully assemble and demonstrate, stressing that students do not forfeit those rights because they are on a school campus. “It is therefore deeply worrying that students exercising this legitimate right were reportedly met with violence instead of protection,” the statement said. The union maintained that while the Ghana Police Service has the responsibility to maintain law and order, such duties must always be discharged professionally and with full respect for the rights and dignity of citizens.
NUGS therefore urged the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to institute a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident and ensure that any officer found to have acted unlawfully is held accountable. Beyond the call for accountability, the union appealed to the Ministry of Health and the management of the Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College to provide immediate medical attention to all students who sustained injuries during the incident. It further emphasized that addressing the welfare issues that triggered the protest should be treated as an urgent priority, arguing that students deserve a safe learning environment under a management that listens and responds to their legitimate concerns.
The statement projects NUGS’ commitment to protecting the rights, welfare and dignity of Ghanaian students, adding that the union would continue to monitor developments closely and engage the relevant authorities until justice is served and lasting solutions are implemented. The incident has renewed attention on student welfare in tertiary institutions and the management of public demonstrations on educational campuses, with calls growing for dialogue, accountability and reforms aimed at preventing similar confrontations in the future. Many however urged the Union to take diligent actions beyond the statement.
Author: Joyce Owusu
