The St. Augustine’s Past Students Union (APSU) has strongly refuted a series of allegations circulating on social media accusing St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast, of abusive disciplinary practices and unsafe conditions on campus.
In a statement, APSU described the claims as false, malicious, and deliberately orchestrated to damage the reputation of the school and its Headmaster, Rev. Fr. Patrick Appiah.
According to the Union, the new allegations closely resemble an earlier complaint submitted anonymously to the Ghana Education Service (GES) by an individual claiming to be a “concerned parent.” That complaint triggered a formal investigation by a three-member GES committee.
The committee’s findings, presented to the Director-General of the GES, concluded that there was no evidence to support accusations of corporal punishment, coercion, abuse, or unsafe disciplinary methods at the College. Instead, the committee endorsed the school’s use of positive disciplinary approaches and recommended the continuation of night patrols as a safety measure for students.
APSU said it is concerned that the renewed wave of social media claims appears to be part of a calculated attempt to undermine the school’s leadership at a time when authorities are working to strengthen discipline and restore Augusco’s long-standing academic reputation.
The Union reassured parents, stakeholders, and the general public that St. Augustine’s College remains a safe and well-managed educational environment committed to the holistic development of students.
APSU urged the public to dismiss the circulating content and refrain from amplifying unverified claims designed to tarnish the legacy of one of Ghana’s most respected senior high schools.
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