Tensions are high in the Kassena-Nankana District of the Upper East Region as teachers and education stakeholders demand the immediate removal of the District Director of Education, Mr. George Bebuba Woyongo, over allegations of misconduct and administrative malpractice.
In response, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has established a committee to investigate the claims and has directed Mr. Woyongo to proceed on leave pending the outcome of the probe.
The aggrieved teachers allege that Mr. Woyongo demoted four headteachers and the District Statistics Officer without following due process, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among staff.
They also accuse him of appointing Mr. Gerald Awozare to dual roles as District Training Officer and District Budget Officer, a move they describe as a blatant conflict of interest.
Additionally, they claim that circuit supervisors were selectively appointed without public advertisement, a practice they condemn as unfair and lacking transparency.
At a press conference attended by representatives from the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), school heads, and other education professionals, the educators accused Mr. Woyongo of fostering a culture of intimidation and mismanagement.
They further alleged that he abused government resources, including using the district’s official vehicle for personal errands, and made intimidating statements such as, “I am the owner of the district; nobody can do anything.”
Mr. Hilary Aniakwo, the Paga GNAT Local Chairman, reiterated these concerns during an interview on A1 Radio, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in the district’s administration.
The teachers are demanding Mr. Woyongo’s immediate removal, the reinstatement of demoted officials, and a transparent recruitment process for vacant positions.
The GES committee is expected to review the allegations and recommend appropriate actions.
Meanwhile, the teachers have warned that failure to address their grievances could lead to further agitation, as they believe Mr. Woyongo’s leadership undermines the district’s educational progress.
They expressed gratitude to media partners and teacher unions for their support, vowing to continue their fight for a fair and just educational environment.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Moses Apiah|Bolgatanga
