Concern Parents of students at Kumasi Wesley Girls Senior High School are up in arms against the school’s headmistress, Ms. Love Amankwa, over an unapproved ₵605 fee imposed on them. The headmistress claims the levy is for school projects, but parents argue it contradicts the free Senior High School (SHS) policy aimed at easing financial burdens.
Concerned parents expressed disappointment to Sikkafm and (sikkafmonline.com), in Kumasi citing unauthorized fees and dues imposed by the headmistress.
These include compulsory graduation fees for all Form 3 students and mandatory street light purchases per student.
Additionally, parents have been charged various other unauthorized fees and dues since their wards’ admission.
The parents feel that the headmistress has been extorting money from them, undermining the free SHS policy in the Ashanti region.
They are calling for transparency and consultation in school decision-making, arguing that the fees were imposed without their input or discussion.
The controversy highlights tensions between school authorities and parents amid economic hardships.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has previously interdicted headteachers over similar allegations of unauthorized fees and extortion.
The parents’ protest has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the free SHS policy and the need for greater accountability in school management.
As the debate unfolds, parents and stakeholders await a response from the school authorities and education officials.
By Kwame Asare
