By Patience Tawiah
Nkwanta (O/R), Aug. 15, GNA- Mr. Solomon Sarpong Bagmae, Headmaster of Nkwanta Senior High School, has apologised to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Acting Oti Regional Director of GES for granting a media interview without prior approval.
The interview, which was aimed at seeking food support for candidates preparing for their West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination, in the municipality led to his suspension due to the comment he made.
It would be recalled that on August 4, the headmaster granted a media interview soliciting for food support for the candidates in the midst of the Nkwanta conflict.
He, however, clarified that the report did not accurately reflect the situation.
He said that contrary to claims of an increase in candidate number, he explained that none of the three schools registered additional candidates, and for that matter, those already registered with WAEC were counted.
Mr. Bagmae further emphasised food provision made available prior to the crisis, after authorities requested that candidates return to study.
The headmaster admitted that his interview with the media was as part of his advocacy for students’ well-being due to the disturbances in the area that led to his exaggerating school needs.
Mr. Bagmae stressed that his intention was to disrespect or undermine the government, Ghana Education Service, or any other authority.
He therefore offered an unreserved apology to all the authorities in charge of education and other stakeholders who had worked to ensure that candidates could return to school to sit for their final exams.
He assured the public that the candidates are now comfortably taking their exams in a conducive environment.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade