The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Headmaster of Nkwanta Senior High School in the Nkwanta South Municipality, Solomon Sarpong Bagmae, to step aside from his duties with immediate effect.
The directive, issued by the Acting Oti Regional Director of Education, Mrs Irene Jacqueline Bra, follows allegations that Mr Bagmae engaged the media without authorisation on August 4, 2025, during which he reportedly solicited public support for feeding students taking part in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Mr Bagmae is said to have expressed concern about the well-being of students preparing for their final examinations — a move the GES described as inappropriate.
According to the GES, the action is to allow for an independent and objective investigation into the matter.
Mr Bagmae has been instructed to cease all official duties, refrain from making public statements on the issue, and hand over all school property and administrative responsibilities to the Regional Director of Education.
The GES stated that further instructions will be communicated in due course.
In a statement issued on August 5, the GES said: “This directive follows your alleged unauthorised media engagement on August 4, 2025, during which you reportedly solicited public support for the feeding of students during the ongoing WASSCE without prior approval.”
The GES also denied claims of a “surge in candidate numbers” contributing to a shortage of food supplies.
“The claim that there has been a ‘surge in candidate numbers’ at these schools is entirely false. The relocation of students was a controlled, planned action, and the numbers were well-known and accounted for. The assertion that food supply has been ‘overwhelmed’ is a blatant lie, as a comprehensive and ongoing support system has been put in place by the government and relevant stakeholders.
“We find it deeply disturbing that a headmaster, who is a key figure in the consultative process, would be making such a baseless appeal. This report is a clear attempt to create a false narrative of government inaction and to generate public panic where none is warranted.”
