Politicians are our worst enemies – Education Minister cautions teachers about politics

Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has advised educators and teachers to be wary of politicians and their pronouncements on television.

The minister stressed how politicians often display a façade of unity behind closed doors but manipulate facts for their own political agendas when addressing the public.

Speaking at the launch of the 2023 Teacher Prize Day in Accra on August 23, 2023, Dr. Adutwum revealed that politicians, including those from his own party, tend to criticize government initiatives while simultaneously benefiting from the system.

He called for increased discernment among Ghanaians, especially teachers, when scrutinizing the claims and promises made by politicians.

Dr. Adutwum expressed the belief that politicians are inclined to downplay progress and misrepresent achievements for personal gain.

“Politicians are our worst enemies because sometimes I look at it and I am saying to myself, as a citizen of Ghana, if I wasn’t a politician, how would I feel if I hear both parties lambasting each other and discounting the achievements they’ve chalked with taxpayer’s money and saying that they have done nothing,” he stated.

Education Minister educates on accepting falsehood

The Education Minister further advised teachers not to be influenced by deceptive statements made by politicians. While acknowledging that politicians engage in meaningful endeavors, he warned against accepting their untruths.

“Politicians have done some good work, so when they are lying to you, don’t hear them. When we are in Parliament we don’t say those things; we eat together, have fun together, we come on TV and we lie to you to get you so frustrated,” he explained.

Are you a teacher here in Ghana? What are your thoguhts on the minister’s words?