The Chief Executive Officer of the Teaching & Impact firm cautioned parents and schools not to misplace the essence of election of students and pupils into elective posts in both primary and secondary schools.
He made the statement in a media chat with him in Lagos.Mr.Festus O. Odeyale stated that the practice of electing pupils and students into various positions as prefects such as Head-Boy/Girl, Time-keeper, Assembly and others have been since a long time. He said, that prior to the 21st century, prefects were imposed. But now, they are democratically elected by school mates.The Executive stressed that the art of campaign is what is different now, good and common in the private schools.
Mr.Festus observed that the democratic process as laudable as it is, has been abused and corrupted by both schools and parents. Money and giving of incentives to schoolmates to influence them and get their votes are now the new order. He frowned at it and urged all stakeholders to desist from it. He advised parents to avoid unnecessary and expensive wastage of resources in the name of support and campaign. He said that the beneficiaries though may not realise it now, but they are being taught and introduced into wrong social values.
According to him, "the essence is to train the children on leadership, not rulership, neither to set their mind on pecks or privileges of office. They should be taught about rendering service and not being hyped. not about competition among themselves".
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