Mfantsipim headmaster ordered to step aside for charging illegal fees

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the Headmaster of Mfantsipim Senior High School in the Central region, Mr John Kwamina Ankomah Simpson to step aside for charging illegal fees.

In a letter signed by authorities of the GES, it stated that, "As a result of the collection of illegal fees from students of Mfantsipim School, you are directed to immediately step aside from responsibilities as the Headmaster of the school, pending further investigations into the illegal collection.

It said the Central Regional Director of Education, Mr Bartholomew Ofori has been directed to act in his stead.

Some heads of senior high schools (SHSs) found culpable in the charging of illegal fees will lose their jobs, the GES has noted.

President John Mahama last year has also threatened to sack senior high school heads who charge unapproved fees.

According him, such fees put extra burden on parents, thus making nonsense of government’s efforts of providing affordable and accessible education for every citizen.

Below is the letter written to the headmaster