Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, has issued a stern warning that the education sector will not tolerate indiscipline in schools, particularly regarding unapproved haircuts and dress styles.
Speaking at the 75th anniversary celebration of Mawuli School in Ho, themed “Empowering the Head, Heart and Hand into the Future,” Mr Iddrisu emphasised that adherence to school rules and regulations remains paramount.
His warning comes amid renewed debate on social media following a viral video showing a newly admitted student at Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School having her hair cut to comply with the low-cut hair policy in public pre-tertiary schools.
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“There is an ongoing debate on social media about haircuts and the size and length of hair in secondary schools. We will not tolerate it today; we will not tolerate it tomorrow, as long as we are moulding character. If we give in to hair today, tomorrow it will be shoes, and the next day it will be the way they dress,” he said.
He empowered headmasters and the Ghana Education Service to enforce discipline, warning that schools are not beauty contests and any deviation from established rules would be sanctioned.
Mr Iddrisu highlighted the importance of an education system that fosters discipline, compassion, empathy, and integrity, preparing students for a competitive world. “At Mawuli School, and in any other school, discipline and integrity must be non-negotiable. The future is yours to shape,” he said.
He commended Mawuli School for its remarkable contributions to the country’s political, social, and economic development, noting that it has produced gallant men and women shaping diverse sectors of national life.
Earlier, Mr Iddrisu, led by Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, participated in the sod-cutting ceremony for a 650-capacity dormitory at the school. He assured the government’s commitment to supporting educational infrastructure, including the allocation of GHS 300 million in the 2026 Budget for upgrading selected schools.
Rt. Rev Dr Lt. Col. Bliss Divine Agbeko (Rtd), Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), noted that the 75th anniversary marked a significant milestone, a testament to God’s grace. He encouraged the school to reflect on its legacy and to continue striving for excellence, grounded in Christian values and ethics.
The week-long celebration, chaired by Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli, drew representatives from sister schools across the region and alumni, including the Chief of Army Staff, the Minister of Roads and Highways, ambassadors, and Members of Parliament.
Established in 1950 by the EPCG under the visionary leadership of Canadian missionary Rev Dr C.W. Armstrong, Mawuli School—meaning “God Lives” in Ewe—remains one of Ghana’s most respected second-cycle institutions, providing holistic education rooted in discipline, faith, and academic excellence.
