By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
Former Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak, has questioned the rationale behind strict haircut policies in Ghanaian schools, arguing that such measures do little to address the real issues facing the country’s education system and moral fabric.
In a post shared on his official Facebook page, Mr. Mubarak challenged the belief that keeping students’ hair short has any bearing on their future integrity or discipline.
“How does keeping kids’ hair short stop them from growing to be double-salary takers or corrupt politicians?” he wrote. “Schools should be focusing on civics, patriotism, and community service. That’s a more effective way to shape students’ values and behaviors.”
Expressing concern over what he described as “nauseating corruption” and a “complete breakdown of patriotism” in public service, the former legislator called on the Ministry of Education to prioritize more substantive educational reforms.
Mr. Mubarak urged policymakers to direct efforts toward promoting science and mathematics through competitions and awards, improving teacher welfare, and ensuring effective supervision—particularly in rural schools. He also emphasized the need for safe and conducive learning environments and renewed attention to the teaching of civics.
“That’s what moulds kids into responsible and successful adults,” he noted. “Substance over perfunctory gestures in our educational system.”
His comments add to the ongoing debate about the relevance of certain traditional school rules in Ghana, with many education stakeholders calling for a shift toward policies that foster creativity, critical thinking, and civic responsibility among students.
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