The administration of AngloGold Ashanti Schools has decided to temporarily halt operations amid increasing security risks in Obuasi.

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This decision comes in response to violent incidents, including the torching of vehicles and significant damage to private properties, which have alarmed residents and local authorities.

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On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Simon Peter K. Attah-Cato, the Executive Director of AngloGold Ashanti Schools, confirmed that the schools would be closed on Monday, January 20, and Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

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The closure is intended to protect the safety of students, staff, parents, and other members of the school community, as stated in the announcement.

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“We remain hopeful that stability will return to Obuasi, allowing us to reopen on Wednesday, January 23, 2025,” the statement read.

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Management expressed regret over the disruption caused by the closure and urged parents and guardians to understand the gravity of the situation and cooperate during this period of uncertainty.

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This precautionary step comes in the wake of a violent altercation between small-scale miners and military forces stationed at the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine. The clash has led to reported fatalities and the destruction of several vehicles, further escalating the security concerns in the area.

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The closure underlines the institution’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its community members in the face of ongoing unrest in the region.

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