The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has expressed concern over a video circulating on social media showing male students, reportedly from Islamic Senior High School and Sakafia Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi, displaying charms they claim are meant for spiritual protection.
In a Facebook post, Dr Apaak said he had forwarded the matter to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for urgent attention.
“I’ve shared the story and the disturbing video with the Director-General of GES for appropriate action,” he stated.
The video, which has generated widespread public reaction, shows students holding various charms, with some concealed under their school uniforms while others were openly displayed.
The incident has raised concerns about discipline, student safety, and the growing challenge of indiscipline in some senior high schools.
Dr Apaak stressed that the government will not tolerate violence or indiscipline in schools, particularly incidents involving students from different institutions.
“We cannot accept violence or indiscipline in our schools. We are committed to restoring order in the educational system,” he said.
He also called on parents to play a more active role in monitoring their children’s behaviour, urging them to consistently caution students against misconduct.
“Parents must take an interest in the conduct of their children while in school. Regular guidance and caution are essential to prevent acts of indiscipline,” he added.
The Deputy Minister further highlighted the importance of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), which he said the government has restored to strengthen collaboration between schools and parents.
“We revived PTAs because we believe parents have a key role to play in the education of their children, especially at the pre-tertiary level,” he noted.
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