The group wants the headmaster’s punishment reduced if he eventually is charged and convicted by the court. Acting General Secretary of CHOBS, Edward Sarpong Boakye stated that the headmaster has been of good conduct within the community and the incidence of the drowning of the students was an “unfortunate” stain on his reputation. That is why we are all pleading on behalf our brother [Emmanuel Chingya]. The students had gone to the headmaster’s farm to help harvest rice and other food products. Emmanuel Chingya has been interdicted by the Ghana Education Service (GES) until a final determination is made on the matter by the police.

Source: GhanaWeb November 22, 2021 18:46 UTC