The Ghana Education Service has taken action against the headmaster of Tsito Secondary Technical School in the Volta Region, Rev. Joy Kafui Akpebu, along with two other staff members. The suspension came in response to allegations of diverting over 100 cartons of tinned tomatoes that were intended for feeding the students at the school.
The other individuals involved in the suspension are the school’s storekeeper, Sylvanus Awunyo, and the school’s driver, Kwame Ampeh. The diversion of the food supplies was brought to light when Apostle Frank Agogo intercepted the items at Sokode-Gbogame in the Ho Municipality on Friday, January 17th.
The interception occurred just 24 hours after the government had initiated food distribution to senior high schools to address concerns about food shortages. Apostle Agogo witnessed the suspect unloading hundreds of boxes of canned tomatoes from the Tsito SHS bus into a taxi with the registration number “GR 5051 U.” This suspicious activity led him to report the incident to the police.
Upon questioning the driver, he was arrested and is currently in police custody as investigations into the matter continue. The MP for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has issued a stern warning against any interference with trucks delivering rice and other supplies to senior high schools across the country.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in the distribution of essential supplies to educational institutions. The Ghana Education Service is committed to upholding integrity and ensuring that resources meant for students are used appropriately. As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial for all parties involved to cooperate fully to determine the extent of the diversion and take necessary actions to prevent such occurrences in the future.
