Father of Yaa Asantewaa Student Vows Justice After Daughter’s Forced Haircut
A Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ student’s father has vowed to seek justice after his daughter was allegedly forced to cut her hair by school authorities. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage over students’ rights, personal freedom, and school grooming policies in Ghana.
A disturbing incident at Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School has sparked public outrage after a student was allegedly forced to cut her natural hair by school authorities.
The girl’s father, visibly upset, has vowed to take legal action, declaring, “I will arrest you,” in a video that has gone viral across social media platforms. The incident has reignited national debate over school grooming policies, students’ rights, and respect for personal identity within Ghana’s education system.
Many social media users, activists, and education advocates have condemned the act, calling for accountability and a review of outdated regulations that fail to respect cultural and personal expression.
A post shared on social media, amplifying calls for the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service (GES) to intervene and ensure justice is served.
The GES has yet to issue an official statement, but pressure continues to mount from parents and rights organizations demanding reforms that balance discipline, dignity, and cultural respect in schools.
