The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken action against Dr. Mrs. Shine Agatha Ofori, the headmistress of West Africa Senior High School (WASS), for unauthorized collection of money from students.
In an official press release signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, the Head of the Public Relations Unit, the GES announced that Dr. Mrs. Shine Agatha Ofori has been interdicted from her position.
As per the interdiction, Dr. Mrs. Shine Agatha Ofori is required to hand over the administration of the school to the Regional Director of Education. The case will be subject to further investigation by the Regional Disciplinary Committee until a final determination is reached.
“Management of GES has interdicted Dr. Mrs. Shine Agatha Ofori, Headmistress of West Africa SHS, for unauthorised collection of money from students. She is to hand over the administration of the school to the Regional Director of Education pending final determination of the case by the Regional Disciplinary Committee,” GES added in the press release.
Earlier in 2023, the Ghana Education Service (GES) demonstrated its commitment to addressing misconduct by heads of second-cycle institutions in the country.
One such instance was the interdiction of Mr. Kenneth Agbomadzi, the headmaster of Fijai Senior High School in Sekondi. He faced allegations of charging illegal fees, which led to his suspension.
However, after a thorough investigation conducted by a committee specifically tasked to probe the matter, Mr. Kenneth Agbomadzi was vindicated of any wrongdoing. As a result, he was reinstated to his position in May 2023.