Yaw Boagyan
The Chief of Gomoa Tarkwa, Nana Atta Kwakwa Opusu Agyire VII, has issued a strong warning to men to stay away from Senior High School (SHS) girls, urging the community to allow young women to focus on their education and personal development without interference from inappropriate relationships.
Speaking at the 43rd Speech and Prize-Giving Day of Gomoa Muzano Senior High School, the Odikro of Gomoa Muzano expressed concern over the growing trend of adult men engaging in relationships with schoolgirls. He stressed that such actions undermine the future of the girls and threaten their chances of completing their education.
“Leave the SHS girls alone to grow and concentrate on their studies,” he cautioned, adding that education remains the most reliable pathway to success.
Nana Atta Kwakwa further warned that any man found engaging in sexual relationships with SHS girls would face traditional sanctions before being handed over to the police for further action. He urged community members to support efforts to protect students and uphold discipline.
Addressing parents and guardians, the chief emphasized the need to prioritise education and closely monitor their wards to ensure they remain focused on their academic goals. He also encouraged students to take their studies seriously and avoid behaviours that could jeopardise their future, including truancy and risky social activities.
The chief used the occasion to appeal to the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), alumni, and other stakeholders to support the development of the school. He highlighted pressing needs such as staff accommodation, additional classroom blocks, student desks, and a school bus to improve teaching and learning conditions.
Meanwhile, the Central Regional Director of Education, Dr Juliette Dufie Otami, also cautioned students against examination malpractice. In an interview, she warned that strict measures would be enforced during the upcoming WASSCE and BECE examinations.
She noted that the Ghana Education Service would not hesitate to sanction students, teachers, and even communities found complicit in malpractice. Dr Otami also condemned indiscipline, truancy, and violence in schools, referencing recent disturbances during inter-school sporting activities in the region.
She reiterated that discipline and hard work are essential to academic success, urging students to remain focused and law-abiding as they prepare for their examinations.
The event brought together students, parents, teachers, and community leaders, all united in promoting quality education and safeguarding the future of young people in the area.
