44-year-old headteacher of Glikpome Basic School in Akatsi South has been found dead in a guest house as police investigate the circumstances.
Akatsi South, Volta Region | 8th July 2026 — The education community in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region is mourning the death of a 44-year-old headteacher of Glikpome Basic School, who was found dead in a guest house.
The deceased, identified as Selorm Kwaku Tettey, popularly known as “TK”, was discovered motionless on a bed at the Joli Bebe Guest House in Akatsi on Tuesday, 7th July 2026.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, with the Ghana Police Service currently conducting investigations into the incident.
Headteacher Discovered Dead During Guest House Routine Check
According to reports, a worker at the guest house discovered Mr Tettey’s body while entering the room to carry out routine housekeeping duties.
The worker reportedly found him lying motionless on the bed at about 10:00am before the matter was reported to the appropriate authorities.
The Akatsi South Municipal Director of Education, Karim Ayaana Umar, confirmed the incident but indicated that further details would have to come from the police and the family.
The death has attracted concern among education stakeholders within the municipality, who are awaiting further information from investigators.
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Police Begin Investigation into Death of Glikpome Basic School Headteacher
Information gathered indicates that Mr Tettey’s wife had made several unsuccessful attempts to reach him by phone before reporting the matter to the Municipal Education Directorate.
She later accompanied the Municipal Director of Education to the Akatsi Municipal Police Command to file a formal complaint.
While they were at the police station, officers received information that a man had been found dead at the Joli Bebe Guest House.
The police proceeded to the location, where the deceased was identified as the headteacher of Glikpome Basic School.
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No Evidence Yet Linking Death to Social Media Rumours
The Assembly Member for the area, Wonder Gatepe, said staff of the guest house alerted him after discovering the headteacher’s body.
He explained that he rushed to the scene and found Mr Tettey lying lifeless on the bed before personnel from the Akatsi Municipal Police Command arrived.
According to him, a bag containing educational materials, a mobile phone, canned malt drinks, and other personal belongings was found in the room.
He added that there were no visible signs of physical assault on the body.
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Preliminary information from the investigation does not support rumours circulating on social media that the deceased was with a student at the time of his death.
Available information suggests that Mr Tettey was seen with an adult woman believed to be in her late 30s, although investigators are yet to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Akatsi Municipal Police Command has confirmed the case and stated that investigations are ongoing.
No arrest has been made so far as authorities continue efforts to determine what led to the death.
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Education Community Mourns Dedicated Headteacher
The death of Mr Tettey has caused sadness among teachers, education officials, and community members in the Akatsi South Municipality.
Colleagues and friends have described him as a dedicated, intelligent, and hardworking educationist who contributed to teaching and school leadership.
His body has been deposited at the St. Paul’s Hospital morgue in Akatsi for preservation, autopsy, and further investigations.
The education community continues to await official updates from the Ghana Police Service and the family.
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The death of a school leader highlights the importance of protecting and supporting education professionals who serve communities across Ghana.
Headteachers play a critical role in managing schools, supporting teachers, and ensuring effective learning environments.
As investigations continue, education stakeholders will be looking forward to transparent findings that provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who was the headteacher found dead in Akatsi South?
The deceased was Selorm Kwaku Tettey, popularly known as “TK”, the headteacher of Glikpome Basic School.
Where was the headteacher found?
He was found at the Joli Bebe Guest House in Akatsi in the Volta Region.
Has anyone been arrested?
No arrest has been made. Police investigations are ongoing.
What is the cause of death?
The cause of death has not yet been established. Further details are expected after investigations and autopsy.
Source
Ghana News Agency (GNA)
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