The former spokesperson for the immediate past Minister of Education, Yaw Opoku Mensah, has issued a stern warning to the Mayor of Kumasi, accusing him of overstepping his bounds and interfering in the internal disciplinary processes of the Ghana Education Service (GES).

His criticism follows the emergence of a viral video allegedly showing unauthorised fees being collected at the Buokrom Estate M/A Basic School, sparking public outrage and prompting swift responses from both the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and the Metro Directorate of Education.

In a press release issued by the KMA, the Mayor ordered the immediate transfer of the school’s headteacher pending the outcome of a disciplinary committee hearing set for August 15, 2025.

However, Mr. Opoku Mensah has taken strong exception to this directive, insisting it violates established GES procedures and undermines the authority of the education directorate.

“While the content of the video raises legitimate concerns that deserve investigation, the process must follow due procedure,” he argued.

“The disciplinary committee has not even convened, yet the KMA boss is already directing transfers.

That’s not only premature—it’s a clear breach of GES protocols.

The Mayor must respect institutional boundaries and avoid actions that may spark unnecessary tension between education professionals and political authorities.”

He warned that if such interference continues unchecked, it could embolden other political figures to intrude into education management, threatening the autonomy and professionalism of the Ghana Education Service.

“The Metro Director should not yield to political pressure.

If this becomes a pattern, it will severely damage the integrity of school administration,” Mr. Opoku Mensah cautioned.

“We must protect our schools from political manipulation.”

He further reminded the Metro Directorate that final responsibility for administrative actions remains with them, not the political authorities.

“At the end of the day, the transfer letters will bear your signature—not that of the KMA boss.

You must uphold your professional mandate and adhere strictly to the procedures laid out by your institution.”