Achimota school brouhaha: psychologist calls for review of archaic policies   

A psychologist with the Bono Regional Hospital, Evelyn Osei Agyapong has called for a review of educational policies following the court ruling on the Achimota-Rastafarian admission brouhaha. The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court on Monday, May 31 ordered the Achimota School to admit the Rastafarian students it denied enrolment.

In March this year, Achimota School issued admission letters to the two students but indicated that they would only be enrolled on the condition that they shave their dreadlocks in accordance with the School’s academic regulations.

However, the Human Rights Division of the High Court presided over by Justice Gifty Agyei Addo, ruled that the fundamental human rights of two students cannot be limited by the rules in question.

But speaking to the issue on Ark Ogya kase3 yesterday monitored by Soiree News Bono Regional Correspondent Nana Ama Asiedu, Madam Evelyn indicated that authorities of schools should engage parents and guardians on rules and regulations governing their outfits before admissions are done to prevent future recurrence. She also believes some academic regulations are archaic and must be revised.

Meanwhile, an educationist, Norbert Gborgbortsie is of the view that hair is not part of the challenges confronting schools hence the need for authorities to fight for the return of corporal punishment to ensure discipline. He also blamed human rights advocates for educational challenges.

Nana Ama Asiedu, Bono Region