STATEMENT BY HON. ERNEST YAW ANIM ON THE UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF TEACHERS AT PEPEASE
I have taken note of the disturbing incident that occurred at a school in Pepease, where two male teachers were involved in a physical altercation over a female colleague. I wish to state, unequivocally, that such behavior is highly unacceptable, unprofessional, and a disgrace to the teaching profession.
As a Member of Parliament, I hold our educators in the highest regard and expect them to exhibit discipline, maturity, and a strong moral compass at all times. That two teachers allowed a personal disagreement to degenerate into violence on school premises is deeply disappointing and reflects a gross lack of self-control.
This shameful episode not only brings disrepute to the school and the wider educational community but also undermines the authority and respect that teachers are meant to embody. If our educators cannot model responsible behavior, we risk sending the wrong message to the very students they are meant to guide and inspire.
I therefore call on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to launch an immediate investigation into the matter and apply appropriate sanctions where necessary. Acts of indiscipline within our schools must be addressed decisively to preserve the sanctity and integrity of our learning environments.
I also urge the school’s administration to offer psychological support and counseling to students who may have been traumatized by the incident, ensuring that their emotional and mental well-being is not neglected.
We must work together to uphold professionalism and order within our schools. Our educators must be shining examples, individuals our children can look up to, not fear or question.
SIGNED,
ERNEST YAW ANIM, MP
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