Kumasi Wesley Girls School: Parents Protest Against Unapproved ₵605 Fee
Parents of students at Kumasi Wesley Girls Senior High School are protesting against an unapproved fee of ₵605 imposed by the headmistress, Ms. Love Amankwa.
The headmistress claims the fee is for school projects, but parents argue it contradicts the government’s free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which aims to reduce financial burdens on families.
Parents have voiced their frustrations, citing several unauthorized fees imposed by the headmistress, including a compulsory graduation fee of ₵200 for all Form 3 students, costs for A4 sheets, and mandatory street light purchases per student.
Additionally, parents report being charged various other unauthorized fees since their wards’ admission.
They feel the headmistress is extorting money from them, undermining the free SHS policy in the Ashanti region.
Parents are demanding transparency and consultation in school decision-making, arguing that these fees were implemented without their input or prior discussion.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has previously suspended headteachers over similar allegations of unauthorized fees and extortion12.
The parents’ protest has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the free SHS policy and the need for greater accountability in school management.
As the debate continues, parents and stakeholders await a response from the school authorities and education officials.
