The Ghana Education Service (GES) has overturned the indefinite suspension of over 30 students from Sawla Senior High School in the Savannah Region, instructing the school to recall them immediately.
Anthony Kwasi Yeboah, the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District GES Director, clarified that the school had no authority to impose such a severe punishment without consulting the district or regional offices. He directed the headmaster to reverse the decision and allow the students to resume their studies.
The suspension, which mainly affected second-year female students, was enforced after a seven-member committee investigated allegations of immoral behavior and unauthorized mobile phone use on campus. However, the decision was made without prior notification to parents or higher GES authorities.
The directive to recall the students came after media reports sparked public concern over the fairness and legality of the suspension. GES has assured the public that it will monitor the situation closely to prevent future occurrences.
