The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has condemned the alleged assault of students of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College by officers of the Ghana Police Service during a protest over welfare concerns on campus.
The incident occurred on Monday, July 27, 2026, when trainee nurses staged a demonstration to draw attention to what they described as deteriorating living and learning conditions at the college.
In a statement signed by NUGS President Rashid Ibrahim and issued on Tuesday, July 28, the union expressed deep concern over the incident, saying the students had resorted to protest after repeated attempts to engage the college authorities on their concerns proved unsuccessful.
According to NUGS, the demonstration was prompted by persistent welfare challenges, including poor-quality food, unsanitary conditions on campus and what it described as ineffective communication between the college management and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC).
The union maintained that the students turned to peaceful protest only after exhausting all available internal channels for dialogue.
Condemning the reported police intervention, NUGS said the actions of the officers were unacceptable, stressing that the 1992 Constitution guarantees every Ghanaian the right to assemble and demonstrate peacefully.
“NUGS strongly condemns the reported assault on these students. The use of force against unarmed students who were peacefully expressing their concerns is unacceptable and has no place in a democratic society,” the statement said.
While acknowledging the responsibility of the Ghana Police Service to maintain law and order, the union emphasised that officers must perform their duties professionally and with respect for the rights and dignity of citizens.
NUGS has therefore petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to launch a thorough and independent investigation into the incident and ensure that any officer found to have acted unlawfully is held accountable.
The union also called on the Ministry of Health and the management of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College to intervene immediately and ensure that students who sustained injuries receive the necessary medical attention.
It further urged the Ministry of Health and the college authorities to address the welfare issues that triggered the protest, insisting that students deserve a safe, supportive learning environment and responsive leadership.
NUGS reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring developments at the college and engaging all relevant stakeholders until justice is served and lasting solutions are found to the challenges confronting the trainee nurses.
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