Clement Abas Apaak, MP for Builsa South, has voiced strong concerns over the deteriorating discipline in Ghanaian schools, highlighting recent violent incidents, including the fatal stabbing of a student at O’Reilly Senior High School. Speaking on the Class Morning Show today, Mr. Apaak emphasized that Ghana’s approach to discipline should be rooted in its own culture, traditions, and norms, rather than blindly adopting Western practices.
Mr. Apaak criticized the influence of Western standards on Ghanaian education, arguing that they have contributed to the decline in school discipline. He recalled personal experiences of strict discipline during his school years, which he believes were effective in shaping responsible citizens.
He urged for the reinstatement of traditional disciplinary measures and called for greater parental involvement in maintaining order in schools. Apaak also stressed the need to reestablish Parents & Teachers Associations (PTAs) to support school authorities in enforcing discipline, cautioning against the current trend of parents opposing school discipline.
The MP concluded by advocating for the customization of laws to address the specific challenges faced by Ghanaian schools, ensuring that discipline is effectively upheld.
