Busunya Traditional Council Imposes Strict Evening Curfew on Children to Boost Discipline and Education
Community leaders in Busunya have introduced a firm evening curfew for children, with clear punishments for both parents and wards who fail to comply.
The new by-law was announced by the Busunya Traditional Council during the Speech and Prize Giving Day at SDA Basic School. The event brought together local authorities, education officials, parents, teachers and students to celebrate academic success and extracurricular achievements under the theme “Honouring Hard Work and Excellence within a Disciplined Learning Community.”
Speaking on behalf of the council, family head Nana Kwame Effah explained that the measure aims to promote discipline, protect children and improve educational performance in the community. Under the rule, children must remain indoors between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Any child found outside during those hours will be taken before the traditional council.
If found guilty of breaking the curfew, the parents will be fined GH¢200, while the child will receive 12 lashes of the cane.
Nana Kwame Effah stressed that the curfew is designed to encourage students to focus on their studies, stay away from harmful influences and strengthen the community’s overall commitment to education.
The District Chief Executive for Nkoranza North, Hon. Patrick Effah, who attended the ceremony, praised the school’s dedication to discipline and excellence. He highlighted progress on the school feeding programme in the district and welcomed the school management’s efforts to raise funds for fencing the compound to enhance safety and create a better learning environment.
Chairman of the School Management Committee, Mr Opoku Sampson, reaffirmed the commitment of both the SMC and the Parent-Teacher Association to supporting the school’s development. He urged parents to stay actively involved in their children’s education and advised pupils to be punctual and take their studies seriously.
The Nkoranza North District Director of Education, Mr Stephen D.K. Kwasi Botwe, also spoke at the event. He identified early childhood education as a key priority in the district and welcomed the initiative to fence the school grounds, noting that such measures would help protect young learners and improve the overall school atmosphere.
However, Mr Botwe raised concerns about ongoing challenges in the district, including teacher shortages and inadequate classrooms.
During the ceremony, several teachers and pupils received awards for outstanding performance and dedication. The recipients expressed gratitude for the recognition and encouraged their peers to uphold values such as integrity, discipline and perseverance.
The traditional council’s curfew announcement has been welcomed by many parents and community members who see it as a practical step to guide young people and reduce risks in the evening hours. Others say the measure will need careful monitoring and community buy-in to succeed without causing undue hardship.
