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Clement Abas Apaak

Also known as: Dr. Clement Abas Apaak · Dr Apak

Deputy Minister for Education addressing student discipline, vandalism, and safety issues in Ghanaian secondary schools; also Chair of Parliamentary Caucus on Disability.

2026-06-202026-07-18

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Clement Abas Apaak, said they have seen other videos of the same teacher engaged in similar inappropriate behaviour with other girls they believe are also students, and based on what they know so far, they believe that the now disgraced and interdicted teacher used his privileged

    Ministry Urges Police To Intensify Manhunt For Bole Teacher Over ‘Misconduct’
  3. Daily Guide

    Clement Abas Apaak, said they have seen other videos of the same teacher engaged in similar inappropriate behaviour with other girls they believe are also students, and based on what they know so far, they believe that the now disgraced and interdicted teacher used his privileged

    Ministry Urges Police To Intensify Manhunt For Bole Teacher Over ‘Misconduct’
  4. Joy Online

    In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, and issued on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Ministry expressed concern that the teacher had yet to be apprehended despite the gravity of the allegations against him and the widespread public attentio

    Education Ministry urges police to intensify search for fugitive Bole SHS teacher
  5. June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Dr Clement Abas Apaak, the Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South, in a statement on the floor of Parliament, on Tuesday, called for a review of the Disability Act, (Act 715) of 2006, to remove barriers facing PWDs in employment, access to pub

    Parliament backs disability reforms to promote inclusion and equity for PWDs
  7. Joy Online

    Chairman of the Parliamentary Caucus on Disability, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has called for stronger measures to advance the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Ghana.

    Disability inclusion is a matter of rights, not charity – Apaak
  8. Joy Online

    In a statement, the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, confirmed that the video had come to the attention of the Ministry and was immediately forwarded to the GES leadership for action.

    Education Ministry orders probe into viral student assault video
  9. Joy Online

    The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak (MP), has cautioned final-year Senior High School students across the country against the destruction of school property following the completion of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

    Ministry of Education cautions final- year against vandalism of school property after WASSCE
  10. Joy Online

    The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak (MP), has cautioned final-year Senior High School students across the country against the destruction of school property following the completion of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

    Ministry of Education cautions final-year students against vandalism of school property after WASSCE
  11. Joy Online

    Dr Clement Abas Apaak, who doubles as Member of Parliament for Builsa South, made the remarks on Newsfile on Saturday during a wide-ranging discussion on student safety that has been prompted by a series of disturbing incidents in recent weeks.

    Even if it’s just two or three schools, we ought to be worried — Deputy Education Minister on Ghana’s student misconduct crisis
  12. Joy Online

    Dr Clement Abas Apaak, MP for Builsa South, clarified Newsfile on Saturday as panellists examined the legal and professional dimensions of a viral video allegedly showing a teacher and a student of Bole SHS in a sexual encounter inside the school’s Science laboratory.

    Bole SHS teacher violated professional code by engaging student sexually – Deputy Education Minister
Society

Ministry urges police to arrest fugitive Bole SHS teacher

The News

The Education Ministry has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate and arrest an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large. The Ministry states the teacher's misconduct was deliberate and intentional, contrary to his claim that it was unintentional, and says they have seen videos of similar inappropriate behaviour involving other students.

17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Yesterday

  1. Ministry urges police to arrest fugitive Bole SHS teacher

    The Education Ministry has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate and arrest an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large. The Ministry states the teacher's misconduct was deliberate and intentional, contrary to his claim that it was unintentional, and says they have seen videos of similar inappropriate behaviour involving other students.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ministry urges police to arrest fugitive Bole teacher on misconduct charges

    The Education Ministry has called on the Ghana Police Service to urgently locate and arrest an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large following a nationwide manhunt. The Ministry claims the teacher's conduct was deliberate and intentional, contradicting his recent interview claim that it was unintentional, and notes it has evidence of similar inappropriate behaviour involving other students.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Education Ministry urges police to arrest fugitive Bole SHS teacher

    The Ministry of Education has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate and prosecute an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with a student and who remains on the run. The Ministry noted that the suspect recently granted a media interview claiming his conduct was unintentional, which officials said should provide investigators with fresh leads for his arrest.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Parliament backs disability reforms for inclusion and equity

    Parliament has pledged support for reforms to combat discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, with MPs calling for a review of the Disability Act (2006) to remove barriers in employment, public facilities, healthcare, and education. Ghana's National Day for Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually on June 23, with this year's theme focusing on access to technology and assistive devices.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Disability inclusion is matter of rights, not charity

    Dr Clement Abas Apaak, Chairman of the Parliamentary Caucus on Disability, called for stronger measures to advance the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Ghana, emphasizing that disability inclusion is a fundamental issue of human rights, equality and justice that requires strengthened social protection systems and mainstream disability concerns into national planning.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Education Ministry orders GES probe into viral student assault

    Ghana's Deputy Minister for Education has directed the Ghana Education Service to investigate a viral video showing a student assaulting another student. The Ministry assured that acts of indiscipline in the educational system will not be tolerated and appropriate sanctions will be applied.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Education Deputy Minister warns WASSCE students against school property vandalism

    Dr Clement Abas Apaak has cautioned final-year Senior High School students against destroying school property after completing the 2026 WASSCE, warning that such acts will attract sanctions and urging responsible celebration instead. He called on parents, teachers and school authorities to instil discipline and civic responsibility in students, noting that vandalism undermines taxpayer investments in education.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Deputy Education Minister warns students against vandalism post-WASSCE

    The Deputy Minister for Education has cautioned final-year Senior High School students against the destruction of school property following the 2026 WASSCE, warning that such acts will not be tolerated and will attract sanctions. He urged students to celebrate the completion of their examinations responsibly and called on parents, teachers and school authorities to instil discipline and civic responsibility in students.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Deputy minister warns student safety crisis demands urgent action

    Ghana's Deputy Minister of Education cautioned that the country must not dismiss student misconduct and safety as insignificant despite affecting fewer than five per cent of public secondary and TVET institutions, arguing the moral obligation to address the problem exists regardless of scale. The warning follows research reporting at least 16 student deaths at universities since 2024, with seven at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bole SHS teacher violated professional code through student sexual misconduct

    The Deputy Minister of Education said the teacher in a Bole SHS sexual misconduct case bears primary culpability under Ghana Education Service's code of conduct, which expressly prohibits teachers from having carnal knowledge of a student or exhibiting conduct suggesting amorous intent, regardless of circumstances. Teachers are bound by the doctrine of in loco parentis, under which they act as surrogate parents and are expected to protect students in their care.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Newsfile panel to discuss resignations, Ofori-Atta case, student safety

    JoyNews' Newsfile programme on 20 June will host a panel discussion covering recent departures from public institutions, the legal implications of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's permanent US residency, and safety standards in educational institutions.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Clement Abas Apaak — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute