The National Chief Imam has called for a coordinated national response to address the growing problem of indiscipline in Ghana’s educational institutions, warning that the trend poses a significant threat to the country’s moral values and social development.
Speaking through his spokesperson, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, at the fourth Ghana Muslim Leaders and Catholic Bishops Dialogue in Accra, the Chief Imam expressed concern over what he described as the increasing incidence of indiscipline and hooliganism, particularly in senior high schools.
He said the situation has become a major source of concern for government, education stakeholders, parents and the wider society.
“There is growing concern about the spate of indiscipline plaguing us in all facets of our national life. Of even greater concern to government, society and stakeholders in education is the spectre of gross indiscipline and hooliganism in our educational space,” he said.
According to the Chief Imam, the growing challenge has triggered an important national conversation on the need to restore discipline and uphold values within the country’s educational system, making this year’s dialogue both relevant and timely.
He noted that the theme for the dialogue reflects the shared commitment of Muslim and Catholic leaders to work together in identifying practical and sustainable solutions to the problem.
The Chief Imam emphasised that dialogue remains one of the most effective tools for fostering understanding and building consensus, adding that meaningful engagement promotes “the openness of the mind and the closeness of the heart.”
To ensure that recommendations from the dialogue translate into concrete action, he announced that a joint working committee would be established to oversee the implementation of resolutions reached during the discussions.
He expressed confidence that the continued collaboration between the two religious bodies would help reinforce moral values, encourage responsible behaviour among students and contribute to restoring discipline in schools.
The fourth Ghana Muslim Leaders and Catholic Bishops Dialogue brought together leaders from both faith communities to deliberate on practical strategies for addressing indiscipline in educational institutions in collaboration with the government, the Ghana Education Service and other key stakeholders.
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