Omanghana
The Headmistress of Ghanata Senior High School (SHS), Constance Amofa, is facing criticism from parents following the arrest of four final-year students accused of stealing food items from the school’s dining hall.
The parents claim the students were handed over to the police without prior consultation or notification to their families, arguing that the school administration should have engaged them before escalating the matter to law enforcement.
Students Detained Over Alleged Theft
According to reports, the four students were arrested on Friday, June 12, 2026, and placed in police custody after being accused of participating in the alleged theft of food supplies intended for the school’s dining hall.
School authorities reportedly suspect the students of involvement in a group responsible for pilfering food allocated to the institution.
Parents Raise Concerns Over Procedure
Speaking on behalf of the affected families, spokesperson Samuel Amanor expressed disappointment with the handling of the incident, saying parents expected to be informed and given an opportunity to address the matter before police action was taken.
The families contend they only learned of the situation after discovering that the students had already been detained.
Allegations Surrounding Release of Students
The controversy has intensified following claims by the parents regarding financial demands linked to the students’ release.
According to the spokesperson, an initial request for GH¢24,000 was allegedly made during discussions surrounding the case. The parents further claimed that after emergency negotiations they were able to raise GH¢8,000, after which the students were released from police custody on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
These allegations have not been independently verified, and no official response has been issued regarding the reported amounts.
Incident Comes Amid Earlier Food Supply Controversy
The latest developments occur against the backdrop of previous controversies at the Dodowa-based school involving the management of food supplies.
Earlier in 2026, the institution attracted public attention after the school’s matron and bursar were arrested in connection with allegations involving attempts to divert food intended for students.
The recurrence of food-related incidents has prompted some parents and community members to question internal oversight mechanisms and the consistency of disciplinary measures applied in different cases.
Awaiting Official Response
As public debate over the incident continues, neither the Ghana Education Service (GES) nor Headmistress Constance Amofa has issued a formal statement addressing the parents’ concerns about the arrests or the allegations relating to the students’ release.
The case has sparked broader discussion about disciplinary procedures in schools, the role of law enforcement in handling student misconduct, and the importance of communication between educational institutions and parents.
Source: Omanghana
