The 2008 Adisadel College Demonstration: A High School Revolt That Shook Ghana

In the year 2008, Adisadel College witnessed the biggest high school demonstration of the century, an event that would etch itself into the annals of Ghanaian history. I was just 16 years old then, but the memories of that fateful Sunday remain vivid, as if it happened yesterday.

The catalyst for our outrage was the tragic death of one of our colleagues, who was chased to his demise from a four-story new block on campus. The grief and anger we felt turned into a powerful force of rebellion. Led by our seniors, we embarked on a rampage that saw us break windows, damage property, and spill food. In our collective fury, it felt as if there was no limit to the destruction we could inflict.

The aftermath was swift and severe. Our actions had made headlines across the nation, and the administration responded by suspending us indefinitely. We were all sent home immediately, our future uncertain. The story of our revolt became the talk of the decade, a reminder of the deep-seated emotions that can erupt when justice seems out of reach.

to be Continued