{
  "id": 8182310,
  "title": "Stay away from negative peer influences – MP warns SHS students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/stay-away-from-negative-peer-influences-mp-warns-shs-students",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/stay-away-from-negative-peer-influences-mp-warns-shs-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Theophilus Vondee, the Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti-Morkwa Constituency, has cautioned incoming Senior High School students to steer clear of negative peer influences. The MP emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on education during a ceremony where he presented mattresses and trunks to newly admitted SHS students in his constituency. Vondee urged the students to prioritize their education and make it their main objective, stating, \"You are going to school to acquire knowledge and skills, not to record abysmal academic performance.\"\n\nDistrict Chief Executive Isaac Yawson of Twifo Atti-Morkwa underscored the government's commitment to improving the educational environment and expressed confidence in the district's academic progress. He highlighted ongoing efforts to provide students with the necessary conditions to excel academically. Some beneficiaries, Master Samuel Adomako and others, expressed gratitude to Vondee and the District Chief Executive for their continued support, saying the assistance would help alleviate the financial burden on their families as they embarked on their SHS education.",
  "summary": "Theophilus Vondee, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Twifo Atti-Morkwa Constituency has advised students preparing to enter Senior High School, (SHS) to maintain positive attitudes and stay focused on their education.",
  "key_points": [
    "MP Theophilus Vondee warns SHS students to avoid negative peer influences",
    "Focus on education, not achieving poor academic performance",
    "District Chief Executive confirms government's commitment to improving education"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}