Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu considers ban on teachers posting students on TikTok
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that the government is considering banning teachers from recording and posting videos of students on TikTok and other social media platforms as part of efforts to strengthen discipline in schools.
The proposed measure forms part of a broader review of disciplinary policies, with key decisions expected after a national conference on indiscipline scheduled to take place in Sunyani in the Bono Region.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One on Monday, July 28, 2026, Mr Iddrisu said he was inclined to prohibit the practice but would first study the issue before making a formal policy announcement.
His comments came after the host, Bernard Avle, referenced an open letter alleging that some teachers were using classroom time to record students for TikTok challenges and other social media content. The letter argued that the trend disrupts teaching and unnecessarily exposes children to online platforms.
“I’m likely to pronounce a ban on that. Let me first review it. You’ve just shared your story,” the Minister said, noting that he had only seen examples of the videos during the interview.
Mr Iddrisu indicated that the review would also address the use of mobile phones by both students and teachers during and outside classroom hours.
“I’m likely to make some far-reaching decisions to guide the use of phones by both students and teachers during classroom hours and outside classroom hours,” he stated.
The Minister expressed concern over increasing cases of indiscipline in schools, including students carrying guns and cutlasses, assaulting teachers, vandalising school property and engaging in examination malpractice. He said these incidents underscore the need for tougher disciplinary measures.
According to him, the upcoming national conference will bring together educationists, religious leaders and students to examine the root causes of indiscipline and recommend practical solutions.
“If we miss it, then the future of this country will be compromised,” he warned.
Mr Iddrisu added that any decision on restricting the recording of students for social media would be considered alongside the ministry’s directive against extravagant graduation ceremonies. He said he had already requested a meeting with representatives of private schools to discuss the implementation of that directive.
He stressed that no immediate ban has been imposed, explaining that any policy decision would be taken after considering recommendations from the national conference.
