The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has called on students, teachers and parents to jointly end vandalism, mob justice and other forms of indiscipline in schools across the Ashanti Region, warning that such acts sabotage educational progress and endanger teaching and learning.
Call for order at KUMACA@70 launch
Dr. Amoakohene made the appeal during the official launch of the 70th anniversary celebrations of Kumasi Academy (KUMACA), an event that formally opened a year of activities marking seven decades of the school’s contribution to education and national development.
He urged students to uphold discipline, respect authority and cultivate positive attitudes that will shape them into responsible citizens, stressing that character formation is as critical as academic excellence in preparing young people for life’s challenges.
Shared responsibility for character development
The Minister emphasised that building strong character requires a collective effort. He encouraged students to internalise values such as respect, honesty, responsibility, tolerance and self-discipline, while appealing to parents to complement the work of teachers by providing sound moral guidance and discipline at home.
He also charged teachers to see themselves as role models whose conduct and mentorship can leave a lasting imprint on students’ character, and to pay greater attention to their moral development as they nurture future leaders.
Channel grievances properly, avoid violence
Dr. Amoakohene advised students to route complaints and grievances through the appropriate school and education authorities instead of resorting to violence, vandalism or mob action, which he said undermine the very institutions meant to shape their futures.
Stakeholders gather for milestone celebration
The launch brought together past and present students, teachers, parents, traditional leaders and other stakeholders to officially commence activities marking 70 years of Kumasi Academy’s existence and its role in shaping Ghana’s human capital.
Source: www.Kumasimail.com
