Ferdinand | EducationGhana | February 9 | Kumasi Headmistress Accused of Forcing Students to Swear at Shrine Over Missing GH¢1,000
A headmistress at Mount Sinai Methodist JHS in Dompoase, Kumasi, has been accused of taking students to a shrine to swear over a missing GH¢1,000 capitation grant. Parents demand investigation by GES and the Methodist Church.
A headmistress at Mount Sinai Methodist Junior High School at Dompoase in Kumasi has come under scrutiny after allegedly forcing students to swear at a local shrine over a missing sum of GH¢1,000.
The incident, which has sparked concern among parents and child rights advocates, is said to have occurred after money reportedly went missing from the headmistress’ office.
Allegations by Human Rights Group
According to findings by Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Madam Akyaa Kusi suspected that some of the students might have stolen the money, which was reportedly part of the school’s capitation grant.
Instead of reporting the matter to the police, she allegedly took the students to a deity within the community, where they were made to swear their innocence. The students are said to have declared that they and their relatives would die if they had indeed stolen the money.
RELATED ARTICLES
- ATU Reopens Refurbished Campus Gym to Promote Fitness and Healthy Living
- GNAT Cuts Teachers’ Fund Loan Interest Rate from 16% to 14% at 2026 Delegates Conference
- President Mahama Promises Teacher Pay Review and Pension Reforms Amid Rising Calls for Welfare Improvements
- GES Releases List: Teachers to Check Names, Index Numbers and Exam Centres for 2025 Promotion Aptitude Test
- Ferdinand Ellis Graduates with MPhil in Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies, Sets Sights on Global Academic Impact
Parents Raise Alarm
Parents who became aware of the development confirmed the incident to HRRG. They expressed distress over what their children were made to endure and described the action as inappropriate and traumatic.
According to the parents, they have formally reported the matter to the Asokwa Municipal Education Office, but say no action has yet been taken against the headmistress.
They are calling on both the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Methodist Church Ghana to investigate the matter and apply appropriate sanctions if the allegations are confirmed.
Church Leadership Role
It has also emerged that Madam Akyaa Kusi serves as the President of the Girls Fellowship of the Methodist Church in Atonsu, a development that has further intensified calls for accountability.
Child Rights and Due Process Concerns
The incident raises significant questions regarding child protection, due process, and the ethical responsibilities of school authorities in handling disciplinary or criminal suspicions involving students.
Education stakeholders argue that any allegation of theft within a school environment should be handled through established legal and administrative procedures, including involving law enforcement and safeguarding the rights and welfare of minors.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Ghana Education Service nor the Methodist Church had issued an official statement on the matter.
Related links:
Join Our Official Revision WhatsApp Channels
For daily Teachers Promotions, Research, mock questions, explanations, and supervision insights:
🔗 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8kqLX47XeFdyJ0nT3b
How to write and address any form of Letter to the Ghana Education Service HERE
How to write and address an Application for Car Maintenance Allowance as a Teacher HERE
Check This Out: Top 10 Steps to Register and Write Exams in KATon Computing Training Workshop
Check the SHS Grading System HERE
Download the 2022 basic and SHS Academic Calendar HERE
Check This Out:JUST IN: Coalition of Concerned Teachers sacks acting President King Ali Awudu
Prospective students can also check out the Admission Deadlines for Tertiary Institutions in Ghana as well as their Entry Requirements before Applying.
They can also check the institutions’ cut off pointsandHow to Applyto the various Tertiary Institutions in Ghana as well as the institutions’ Fees Schedulesfor any particular Semester or Year.
SEND US YOUR STORIES FOR PUBLICATION VIA WHATSAPP NUMBER0206361048
Get theNaCCA/GES Standard-Based Lesson Plans HERE
Get the Ghana Education ServiceNew Standard–Based Scheme of Learning (SOL)HERE
Get the Ghana Education Service New Standard–Based Curriculum HERE
Get the WAECBECE, WASSCE, NTC Licensure Exam, and Teachers’ Promotion Exam Past Questions HERE
Download the Teachers Guide on SBCand CCP Curriculums HERE
♥Copyright Notice: Content on This Website is Copyright Protected. No Part of this Content should be reproduced without the Consent of the Author(s) or Recognition of the source of the content. © 2025 Ellis Multimedia: EducationGhana.org: All Rights Reserved
Discover more from EducationGhana
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
