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‘State, church have roles to play in provision of holistic quality education’
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The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has called for strict measures to curb the growing indiscipline, violence and sexual assault in some Senior High Schools (SHSs).
The church warned that the recurring trend threatens the quality of education and the development of responsible young people.
The call was made in a communiqué issued at the end of its 26th General Assembly, held virtually from July 31 to August 11, 2026, and in person from August 12 to 16 at the Ramseyer Training Centre, Abetifi-Kwahu.
The Assembly was held under the theme, “celebrating our heritage: Building on the foundation already laid,” based on 1 Corinthians 3:11.
The theme, the communiqué said, was intended to remind Presbyterians of God’s faithfulness throughout the Church’s 198-year history while encouraging members to remain committed to its mission.
According to the church, reports of attacks on teachers, violence and sexual assault among students were worrying signs of a broader culture of indiscipline in the country which required urgent attention from all stakeholders.
It therefore urged the government to expedite action on the revised partnership agreement between the State and mission institutions to strengthen collaboration in the delivery of quality education.
The Assembly said the realities of the present time made collaboration between the State and faith-based institutions essential to achieving sustainable educational outcomes.
It stressed that mission institutions should not be relegated to the background, noting that both the State and the church had important roles to play in providing holistic quality education.
The church further called for a national conversation on disciplinary measures in schools to ensure that young people were properly trained to become responsible adults.
According to the PCG, the rising incidents of violence and attacks on teachers in some SHSs reflected “a deeper systemic failure” and were an offshoot of the general indiscipline among the Ghanaian populace.
The PCG also welcomed the ban on extravagant SHS graduation celebrations and urged parents, schools and society to support the promotion of modesty and humility among young people.
As the PCG prepares towards its bicentenary in 2028, the Church said it would continue to draw strength from its heritage and build on the foundation laid by Christ and its forebears.
It reaffirmed Christ as the “unshakable, eternal foundation” of the Church and pledged to preserve its legacy while continuing to proclaim the Gospel.
The Assembly also reaffirmed the PCG’s commitment to working with the government, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that Ghana remained a peaceful, just and prosperous nation for present and future generations.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
Parliament has clarified public commentary on social media regarding a notice on its notice board that read “No Vacancy for National Service Personnel 2026/2027. Kindly go for reposting.”
In a statement, signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament said the notice has been misconstrued and was not a policy statement, a freeze on national service placements, or a change in its support for the National Service Scheme.
According to Parliament, the notice was a routine administrative message to prospective personnel who reported to the House, informing them that it has received more personnel than it can accommodate for the 2026/2027 service year and that they should seek reposting to other institutions.
It said it remains committed to the National Service Scheme and values the contribution of service personnel to its work, and regrets any confusion or inconvenience the wording may have caused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian public advocate Hopeson Yaovi Adorye has been elected to the Board of Directors of the World Taxpayers Association (WTA).
The election took place on Sunday, October 5, 2026, during the Association’s conference in Kraków, Poland.
His election marks a significant addition to his international leadership portfolio and provides a platform for Ghanaian and African perspectives to contribute to global discussions on taxpayer rights, responsible taxation, transparency and prudent management of public resources.
Reacting to his election, Mr. Adorye expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the WTA for the confidence reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this confidence and conscious of the responsibility that comes with it. Taxpayers are at the heart of every economy, and they deserve fairness, transparency, accountability and value for the taxes they pay. I look forward to working with colleagues from across the world to strengthen the voice of taxpayers and promote responsible fiscal governance,” he said.
According to him, taxation should not be viewed solely as a mechanism for raising government revenue, but also as an important component of the social contract between citizens and the state.
Mr. Adorye said governments have a responsibility to ensure taxes are collected fairly and public resources are utilised efficiently to deliver quality infrastructure, healthcare, education, security and other essential services.
His election also creates an opportunity to bring African experiences into international conversations on taxation and public expenditure.
Mr. Adorye, who is Executive Director of Taxpayers League Ghana, has previously served as Global Board Chairman of the International Youth Network for UN Security Council Resolution 2250, an NGO associated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
He is expected to use his new role to champion fiscal accountability, taxpayer education, good governance and stronger citizen participation in public financial management.
