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Sokode SHTS reopens after weeks of closure over violent clashes

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:10:28 +0000

The Sokode Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region has reopened after weeks of closure following violent clashes.

The reopening follows a directive from Volta Regional Minister James Gunu, based on discussions with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Regional Security Council (RESEC).

The school was indefinitely closed on Monday, February 24, 2025, after a clash erupted when a student was assaulted by some town folks over a complaint lodged by a colleague.

In retaliation, a group of students attacked Manacura Bar, a recreational center near the school, leading to the destruction of properties.

Following the reopening, the newly installed Mankrado of the Sokode Traditional Area, Togbe Wusu Krakani III, has called on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno to assist with the investigation into the chaos.

In an interview with Adom News, Togbe Krakani III condemned the act and stressed the need for a thorough probe to bring the perpetrators to book as a deterrent.

While urging calm, he assured the people of Sokode that traditional authorities would organize forums to foster unity.

The headmaster of Sokode SHTS, Isaac Dzidzienyo, stated that about 42 students had been identified as culprits and pledged that the code of conduct of the Ghana Education Service (GES) would be applied accordingly.

Mr. Dzidzienyo urged parents to remain calm and allow their wards to return to school, assuring them that safety measures had been put in place.

Meanwhile, calm has been restored in the school, with academic activities resuming steadily.

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Sokode SHTS Clash: 22, including journalist injured

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:19:08 +0000

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has disclosed that 22 people sustained injuries during the recent clash between students of Sokode Senior High Technical School (SHTS) and members of the Sokode community in the Ho Municipality.

The injured include 19 students—eight girls and 11 boys—along with two community residents and a journalist.

Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, February 24, a day after the incident escalated on the school premises, the minister confirmed that all the injured individuals had been treated at various hospitals and discharged.

Minister Gunu assured that calm had been restored and that “everything is normal now.”

He also confirmed directing the municipal education directorate to investigate the incident and provide appropriate recommendations.

Meanwhile, the school has been temporarily closed following the incident.

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Sokode SHTS closed down indefinitely following violent clashes

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:06:57 +0000

The Sokode Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region has been indefinitely closed following a violent clash between students and community members.

Reports indicate that the clash erupted after a student was assaulted by some town folks over a complaint lodged by a colleague.

In retaliation, a group of students launched an attack at Manacura Bar, a recreational center near the school, leading to the destruction of properties.

The incident, which began on Friday, saw tensions escalate until Sunday morning, raising concerns of further violence.

To prevent further unrest, the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, announced the school’s closure after meetings with school authorities and community leaders.

Meanwhile, the Dutor of the Sokode Traditional Area, Togbe Awee Japhet Amoako, has condemned the incident and called for a swift investigation to ensure justice and restore peace.

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Association of Women Accountants Ghana mentors Sokode SHTS students

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:32:54 +0000

Members of the Association of Women Accountants Ghana (AWAG) have extended their career development mentorship and public outreach to the Sokode Senior High Technical School (SOSTECH).

Mawushie Dzikunoo, the President of AWAG said the objective of the mentorship outreach, was to equip the students, especially those offering business courses with insights, knowledge and align their interests with future career goals.

She said apart from the gesture, being a civic responsibility of AWAG to mentor students with a focus on the girl-child, it was to help them to set goals and act.

Madam Dzikunoo advised the students to aspire to become Chartered Accountants by opting for accounting as a profession.

She urged the students to shun social vices such as alcoholism, taking illicit drugs and engaging in occultism, but “you are to justify the investments of your parents focusing on your academic.”

Mrs Vivian Lovelace Worlanyo-Deh, the Volta Region leader of AWAG, shared her own career pathway with the students.

She said she had to combine her work with schooling, performing house chores and making babies in an innovative manner to reach her current position.

Mrs Worlanyo-Deh encouraged the students to remain dedicated, focused, persevere and sacrifice for the present, reminding them that “beyond the skies will be the beginning point.”

She said members of the Association would make themselves available to help students to take challenges in new ways and urged them to dedicate more time to their books to expand their career options.

Mrs Worlanyo-Deh added the Institute of Chartered Accountants at Okponglo offers a training programme for zealous students eager to pursue accounting urging them to take advantage.

Mr Alex Gbadegbe, the Head of the Business Department of SOSTECH, was grateful to AWAG for settling on them with a student population of 1,188 and 126 management staff including 37 non-teaching staff.

He said the mentorship outreach was timely as he believes that would promote studiousness, perseverance, and leadership at the Business Department, with its 52 students offering accounting.

Members of AWAG broke into cells to listen to the concerns of the students while providing on-the-spot answers to guide them.

The Ho Chapter of the AWAG was inaugurated as part of the programme with drinks donated to the school in addition to branded AWAG T-Shirts.