Parents, Teachers, and Stakeholders Petition for Removal of Anloga District Education Director Over Alleged Mismanagement and Abuse of Office
A group of parents, teachers, and education stakeholders in the Anloga District have formally petitioned the Ghana Education Service (GES) for the removal of District Director of Education, Dominic Dzanado, accusing him of mismanagement, abuse of office, and overstepping professional boundaries.
The petition, which has gained significant attention locally, centres on concerns regarding the handling of examination processes, collection and use of examination fees, and alleged interference in duties traditionally reserved for classroom teachers.
Speaking to Citi News, the convenor of the group, Samuel Amaglo, a teacher in the district, outlined the key grievances:
“We teachers have a code of conduct that governs the profession. Unfortunately, Mr. Dzanado, as the district director, has not adhered to these guidelines. 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 petitioners further allege irregularities in the collection and management of examination-related fees, lack of transparency in administrative decisions, and actions that undermine teacher autonomy and professional standards. They argue that these issues have eroded trust in the district education office and negatively affected teaching and learning.
Mr. Amaglo called on the GES to launch a thorough investigation, ensure accountability, restore transparency, and take decisive action to rebuild confidence in education administration in Anloga.
In response, the Anloga District Director of Education, Dominic Dzanado, stated that he is yet to receive the petition formally and will respond appropriately once served.
“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,” he said.
The Ghana Education Service has not yet issued an official statement on the matter. However, such petitions typically trigger internal reviews by the Regional Education Directorate and, where necessary, the national GES headquarters. If the allegations are substantiated, they could lead to disciplinary proceedings, reassignment, or other administrative action.
The development reflects broader tensions in some districts over the balance of authority between directors and classroom teachers, particularly in areas such as examination setting, fee management, and school-level decision-making. Stakeholders in Anloga are calling for calm while awaiting a formal response and resolution from the GES.
The petition has been submitted through appropriate channels, and further updates are expected as the matter progresses. The GES has consistently emphasised adherence to professional codes of conduct and accountability at all levels of education administration.
