The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the headmaster of Piina Senior High School, Mr. Adams Mahama Issahaku, also known as Okonkwo, following allegations of food smuggling.
Mr. Issahaku, a former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Wa East during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, was reportedly apprehended by some youth of Piina in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region while allegedly transporting foodstuff, including rice and sugar on February 6, 2025.
A letter from the Upper West Regional Education Office, signed by Regional Director Razak Z. Abdul-Korah, confirmed his suspension with immediate effect, pending the outcome of a full-scale investigation. The GES emphasized that the suspension is a procedural measure and does not imply guilt.
"Kindly note that this directive is a procedural requirement and does not constitute presumption of guilt. You will be duly notified of the outcome of the investigations and any subsequent decisions," the letter noted.
"In view of this, you are requested to handover the administration of the school and all school property in your possession to the Upper West Regional Director of Education, make yourself available to assist with investigations as and when needed and to avoid any action(s) that could compromise the ongoing investigations," the letter instructed.
"For any clarification, kindly contact the regional office during official working hours.
"Counting very much on your cooperation."
