Member of Parliament (MP) who represents Builsa South, Clement Apaak, has declined a nomination for the “Educational Activist of the Year” award from the Ghana Education Awards.
The MP has stated that he refused the nomination because he believes that his responsibilities as a public servant and a member of the Parliament’s Education Committee should not lead to personal acknowledgment.
He further mentioned that his duty to his constituents and his obligations within the Parliament’s Education Committee are inherent aspects of his role.
He further mentioned that his duty to his constituents and his obligations within the Parliament’s Education Committee are inherent aspects of his role.
In a statement, the MP explained, “Honestly, I don’t think I should be considered. I’m only doing my work as a representative of the people of Builsa South and a member of the Education Committee of Parliament. My people sent me to Parliament because they know I have the needed competence to effectively represent them, advocate, and canvas issues of concern to them and Ghanaians.
“My party put me up as Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament because of its confidence in my abilities and experience to deal with matters affecting teaching and learning at all levels. I don’t deserve an award for doing my job. I will humbly ask the organisers to consider those more worthy.”
Dr. Clement Apaak has been vocal on matters of education in the country, especially in his constituency.
He has contributed to the sector by providing teaching and learning materials to various schools. He has been a vocal advocate for reform within the school feeding program, consistently highlighting challenges that have arisen in its implementation.