The Secretary for Education, Dr. Uke Kombra has warned against the use of school facilities for political campaigning.
This was issued in a Circular, dated 07/11/16 to all the provincial authorities, principals, teachers and stakeholders warning them to safeguard the school facilities before, during and after the 2017 National Election.
He urged schools and other educational institutions to take precautionary measures to ensure that all schools’ assets and facilities are well secured to avoid possible destruction to state assets and disharmony in the school community.
In order to keep away from the said scenarios, the Secretary has proposed the following approaches to be used to protect the schools:
1. No political rallies to be conducted in any national education institutions .
2. School assets should not be hired out for any political activities.
3. Do not allow political speeches at schools graduations or gatherings.
4. No political related meetings in schools.
5. Member of the school community should not use the school for any political reasons.
6. Teachers, especially heads of institutions should not in anyway, publicly show allegiance to or support any candidate or political parties.
Meanwhile, the Secretary appealed to heads of the institutions and governing bodies to strictly adhere to the Circular to avoid any consequences that will affect the education of the children.