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Faeces, cola nuts force closure of school
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Teaching and learning at the Dzindziso D/A Junior High School (JHS) in the Kadjebi District have come to an abrupt halt after unknown persons allegedly splashed human faeces and placed cola nuts at the entrances of all three classrooms, creating panic among students and teachers.
According to a letter dated November 26, 2025, and addressed to the Kadjebi District Director of Education, the disturbing scene was first noticed in the early hours of the day. The report indicated that parcels of human excreta wrapped in polythene bags had been positioned directly in front of JHS One, JHS Two, and JHS Three classrooms. Each parcel was surrounded by cola nuts, making it impossible to enter the rooms without stepping over the substances.
The letter explained that school authorities immediately informed the Assemblyman for the Dzindziso Electoral Area and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Chairman, who visited the scene to assess the situation. Concerned about the health and safety of both learners and staff, they jointly advised that students be sent home while the matter was reported to the appropriate authorities.
Mr. Lukman Hamza, Assemblyman of the area, confirmed the incident in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), describing it as “shocking and deeply troubling.” He said that investigations had begun to identify the perpetrators and determine their motives.
Mr. Seth Seyram Deh, Kadjebi District Director of Education, also validated the report, stating that the school had been officially closed until the environment could be deemed safe for academic activities to resume. He told the GNA that the Dzindziso E.P. JHS had previously suffered similar attacks, which also led to its temporary closure before reopening.
Mr. Deh added that he and the Kadjebi District Chief Executive (DCE) would soon engage community members to discuss effective measures to prevent future occurrences.
A member of staff of the school, who spoke to the GNA on condition of anonymity, said the school had suffered several similar attacks in the past, suggesting that some individuals in the community may not want the school to operate there.
Community members have expressed concern over the incident, calling for swift action to protect the school and ensure the safety of children. Authorities have assured the public that the matter was being treated with urgency. – GNA
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
