{
  "id": 208096,
  "title": "Social media, drug abuse fuelling student indiscipline – Deputy Education Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/social-media-drug-abuse-fuelling-student-indiscipline-deputy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T04:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/social-media-drug-abuse-fuelling-student-indiscipline-deputy-education-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Minister for Education Dr Clement Apaak has highlighted social media, mobile phone misuse, and drug abuse as key factors contributing to student indiscipline. This observation follows a recent incident at Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region, where students allegedly assaulted the headmaster over allegations of a buried baby body on school premises. During an interview on Citi FM, Dr Apaak emphasized that the rise in student misconduct can be attributed to multiple influences, including unrestricted access to inappropriate online content and heightened peer pressure. He pointed out that young people are frequently exposed to disturbing actions on social media platforms, which can foster a false belief that such behaviors are harmless. Dr Apaak further warned that students are increasingly consuming content that legitimizes unacceptable conduct, making them more inclined to replicate what they witness. He highlighted the alarming exposure students have to various unacceptable behaviors, both locally and internationally, leading them to believe they can act similarly without facing repercussions. Additionally, Dr Apaak expressed deep concern over the growing issue of drug abuse among the youth, particularly narcotics and unauthorized substances. He described this as a pervasive challenge that transcends educational levels, affecting students from junior high schools to tertiary institutions. Dr Apaak cautioned that some products marketed as energy drinks may contain dangerous mixtures that can impact behavior. He urged caution in consuming such beverages, emphasizing that they may not be as innocuous as they appear.",
  "summary": "The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has identified social media, the misuse of mobile phones and the growing abuse of narcotics and other unapproved substances as major factors driving indiscipline among students.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}