A coalition of parents, teachers, and civil society organizations in the Anloga District has formally petitioned for the immediate removal of the District Education Director, Dominic Dzanado, citing mismanagement, abuse of office, and a flagrant disregard for professional regulations.
The petition, presented to the Ghana Education Service (GES) on Thursday, outlines a series of grievances that stakeholders say have undermined the quality of education and morale in the district. Key among their concerns is the director’s alleged interference in the academic responsibilities of teachers, particularly the setting of end-of-term examinations.
Speaking to Citi News on behalf of the group, convenor Samuel Amaglo argued that Mr. Dzanado’s actions directly contravene the professional code of conduct that governs the teaching profession.
“We teachers have a code of conduct that governs the profession. Unfortunately, Mr. Dzanado, as the district director, has not adhered to these guidelines,” Mr. Amaglo stated. “For example, setting end-of-term examinations is the responsibility of teachers, as prescribed in our code of conduct, but he has taken over this duty.”
The petition further accuses the director of opaque handling of examination processes and the collection and use of examination fees, creating an atmosphere of distrust among parents and educators. The stakeholders are calling on the GES to launch an immediate investigation to ensure accountability and transparency in the district’s education directorate.
“We want the Ghana Education Service to intervene to restore confidence in the administration of education in this district,” Mr. Amaglo added.
When contacted by Citi News for a response, the embattled district director, Dominic Dzanado, adopted a cautious tone, stating that he would only comment after officially receiving and reviewing the document.
“I’m yet to receive the petition and then know the concerns that might have been raised in the petition and then respond to them appropriately,” Mr. Dzanado said.
The petition adds to growing tensions within the district’s education sector, with stakeholders vowing to intensify their pressure on the GES until their concerns are addressed.
