E/R: Chief Calls for Reintroduction of Corporal Punishment in Schools to Curb Indiscipline

 

The Nkosuahene of Akyem Moseaso, Nana Dwomo Brobbey, has appealed to government and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reconsider the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools as a measure to address rising indiscipline among students.

According to him, recent child rights and freedom policies have rendered teachers powerless in enforcing discipline, a situation he believes has contributed to increasing acts of violence and misconduct in schools. He argued that the absence of firm disciplinary measures has emboldened some students, posing a growing threat to safety and order within educational institutions.

Nana Dwomo Brobbey made these remarks while commending Nana Fosua Kobuor II, Queenmother of the Kwahu Obo Community, during her get-together party and donation event for children in the area. He praised her vision and passion for supporting school-going children and pledged his unwavering support towards the realization of her dream of raising scholars within the community.

The chief further noted that student indiscipline has attracted widespread public condemnation nationwide, stressing that urgent action is required. In addition to calling on government to act, he urged parents to take greater responsibility by closely monitoring their children and guiding them away from negative lifestyles, emphasizing that strong parental control is key to children’s well-being and future success.

On her part, Nana Fosua Kobuor II, Queenmother of Kwahu Obo in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region, treated over 800 children to a donation exercise that included school uniforms, books, pens, pencils, cooked food, biscuits, and other items. The initiative was aimed at ensuring access to basic school supplies and nutritious meals, while also putting smiles on the faces of the children during the New Year festive season.

The Queenmother disclosed that for the past nine years, she has been actively involved in charitable projects to support vulnerable children in the community. She explained that her vision is to dedicate herself to providing the necessary resources to help “raise scholars” who can grow into future leaders, including presidents, from Kwahu Obo.

She emphasized that every child deserves an opportunity to succeed and that contributing to children’s welfare and access to basic necessities continues to inspire her commitment to community development.

Credit: Janet Kwakye