Article Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Asanco Model Basic School, Wassa Amenfi West Municipality, Western Region |
| Issue | Dispute over headmaster transfer and handover |
| Former Headmaster | Isaac Enimil, popularly known as “Lion” |
| New Headmaster | Albert Yawson, popularly known as “Abass” |
| Education Authority | Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Education Directorate |
| Reported Intervention | Education officials and Police |
| Current Status | Situation remains under administrative resolution |
Fact Check & Editorial Review
Asanco Model Basic School is an established basic school in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality. Public records from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment identify the school as Asanco Model Basic School, Wassa Amenfi West Municipality, Western Region. The school has also participated in municipal educational activities, including inter-school quiz competitions.
The Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Assembly has publicly identified Mrs Elizabeth Emefa Fiagome as the Municipal Director of Education.
EducateGhana has, however, not independently verified every allegation contained in accounts surrounding the current dispute, particularly the earlier allegations concerning examination malpractice, the conduct of the former headmaster, the management of school activities and resources, and the alleged tearing of admission assessment questions.
Those matters are therefore presented in this report as allegations or accounts received, rather than established facts.
The current dispute has also been reported elsewhere as involving Isaac Enimil and an intervention by education officials and police after he reportedly refused to leave following a transfer.
Key Takeaways
- A leadership dispute has reportedly emerged at Asanco Model Basic School in Wassa Amenfi West.
- Isaac Enimil, the former headmaster, is reported to have remained at the school after his transfer.
- Albert Yawson has reportedly been introduced as his replacement.
- The former headmaster is alleged to have declined to hand over certain school records and the headmaster’s office.
- The disagreement reportedly intensified during the admission of new pupils.
- Education officers were brought in to address the situation.
- Police were subsequently called to help de-escalate the confrontation.
- Some of the claims circulating about the school’s earlier history remain allegations and require responses from the relevant parties before they can be treated as established facts.
In Brief
A leadership dispute at Asanco Model Basic School in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality has reportedly escalated to the point where education officials and police were called to the school.
The dispute centres on the reported refusal of former headmaster Isaac Enimil, popularly known as “Lion”, to accept his transfer and hand over to his replacement, Albert Yawson, also known as “Abass”.
The latest confrontation reportedly occurred while the school was admitting new pupils, creating confusion among parents and teachers.
Introduction
What began as an administrative disagreement over the transfer of a school head has reportedly developed into a tense confrontation at Asanco Model Basic School.
According to information gathered by EducateGhana, the school’s former headmaster, Isaac Enimil, was transferred from the school. His replacement, Albert Yawson, subsequently reported to the school and was introduced as the new headmaster.
However, the former headmaster is alleged to have refused to leave the school or formally hand over his responsibilities.
The dispute reportedly intensified when both men were present at the school during the admission of new pupils, eventually requiring the intervention of education officials and the police.
How the Current Dispute Began
According to accounts received by EducateGhana, Enimil was transferred from Asanco Model Basic School following a period of tension involving some teachers.
The circumstances surrounding the transfer have become a major point of contention.
The former headmaster’s position and any reasons he may have given for challenging or refusing the transfer should be properly documented by the relevant education authorities before definitive conclusions are drawn.
What is clear from the accounts currently available is that the transfer did not immediately result in a smooth change of leadership.
Earlier Tensions at the School
The current dispute reportedly has a longer history.
According to information provided to EducateGhana, some teachers at the school were previously transferred after being accused of insubordination.
The affected teachers reportedly petitioned the authorities, following which the then Director-General of the Ghana Education Service intervened in the matter.
Some of the teachers nevertheless left the school.
Allegations Made by Some Teachers
The teachers reportedly gave a different explanation for the conflict.
According to their account, their disagreement with the school leadership was partly connected to what they alleged were attempts to involve them in BECE examination malpractice and other activities they believed were not authorised by the Ghana Education Service.
These are serious allegations.
EducateGhana has not independently established that examination malpractice occurred at the school, nor has it found an official determination establishing that the teachers were transferred for refusing to participate in such activities.
The claims should therefore remain identified as allegations unless supported by official findings or documentary evidence.
Disagreements Over School Activities
Further disagreements reportedly developed around activities associated with the school.
Asanco Model Basic School is a large school, and according to information received by EducateGhana, it has a number of activities and arrangements intended to support teaching, learning and staff welfare.
These reportedly include:
- A school canteen
- Extra classes
- Teachers’ welfare activities
- Academic programmes
- Quizzes and competitions
- Sports and cultural activities
According to accounts from some teachers, disagreements arose over the management and organisation of some of these activities.
One area of contention was reportedly extra classes.
Some teachers allegedly declined to participate in certain extra-class arrangements. According to the account received, the former headmaster would sometimes engage parents directly over extra classes when teachers declined to participate.
The teachers reportedly viewed some of these actions as contributing to the deterioration of relations between the school leadership and staff.
Again, these accounts have not been independently established and should be distinguished from confirmed administrative facts.
Claims of Teacher Transfers and Releases
According to the information gathered by EducateGhana, the dispute between the headmaster and some teachers eventually resulted in several staff movements.
The account claims that eight teachers were transferred and that three others subsequently obtained releases from the school.
The reasons for each individual teacher’s movement would need to be established from official GES records.
The broader issue, however, is that repeated staff disputes can create administrative instability in a school and potentially affect continuity in teaching and learning.
➡️ Related: [GES Teacher Recruitment, Transfers and Posting Updates]
➡️ Related: [Teacher Welfare and Education Administration in Ghana]
Concerns About the School’s Performance
Those familiar with the situation reportedly believe that the prolonged disagreements affected the general atmosphere at the school.
Activities such as quizzes, debates, sports and cultural competitions were allegedly affected.
There were also claims that the school’s academic performance subsequently declined.
EducateGhana has not independently verified the alleged decline in academic performance and therefore does not present it as an established fact.
If official examination or assessment data are available, they would provide a more objective basis for determining whether the school’s academic performance changed over the period in question.
Transfer of the Headmaster
Against this background, the former headmaster was reportedly transferred from Asanco Model Basic School.
The change in leadership was expected to resolve the administrative tensions and allow the school to move forward.
However, the transition reportedly did not proceed smoothly.
When the school reopened for the current term, the Municipal Director of Education, Mrs Elizabeth Emefa Fiagome, reportedly came to the school and introduced Albert Yawson as the new headmaster.
Fiagome is publicly identified as the Municipal Director of Education for Wassa Amenfi West.
The New Headmaster Reports
According to information gathered by EducateGhana, Albert Yawson, popularly known as “Abass”, reported to the school following his appointment or transfer.
The former headmaster allegedly did not recognise the new arrangement and reportedly refused to hand over.
Among the items at the centre of the dispute were reportedly the attendance register and logbook.
According to the account received, some teachers subsequently used an exercise book to record their attendance because the original attendance book was allegedly not made available to them.
The account further claims that some teachers continued signing in the original attendance book while others used the alternative exercise book.
These details require confirmation from the Municipal Education Directorate or the relevant GES authorities.
Two Headmasters, One School
The dispute reportedly became even more visible when the former headmaster continued to occupy the office traditionally used by the head of the school.
The new headmaster was reportedly given another office because additional office space was available.
According to the information received, the former headmaster would return to the original headmaster’s office whenever he came to the school.
The Municipal Director of Education subsequently reportedly introduced the new headmaster to pupils and informed them that the former headmaster was no longer in charge of the school.
This arrangement, if accurately described, would create an unusual administrative situation in which a former school head and his replacement are both physically present at the same institution.
Admission of New Pupils Triggers Fresh Confrontation
The latest escalation reportedly occurred during the admission of new pupils.
Both the former and new headmasters were reportedly at the school while the admission exercise was underway.
According to information received by EducateGhana, the former headmaster went to the area where the admission process was taking place and reportedly told parents that he did not recognise the new headmaster.
He allegedly maintained that he remained the headmaster and directed parents to deal with him regarding admissions.
The situation reportedly created confusion among parents and teachers.
Some teachers reportedly considered going to the education office to seek intervention.
The new headmaster, however, is said to have contacted the education authorities instead.
Education Officers Arrive at the School
The Municipal Director of Education was reportedly away at the time.
Education officers were therefore sent to the school to help resolve the matter.
According to the account received, the former headmaster continued to challenge the new arrangement and gave his side of the story to the education officers in the presence of parents.
A video currently circulating on social media reportedly captures part of this confrontation.
EducateGhana has not treated the video as proof of every allegation made by either side because a video recording of one episode does not necessarily establish the full history of an administrative dispute.
Police Called to De-escalate Situation
The situation reportedly became more serious during the intervention by the education officers.
According to information gathered by EducateGhana, sample questions being used by the new headmaster to assess pupils seeking admission were with one of the education officers.
The former headmaster is alleged to have taken the questions from the officer and torn them.
This allegation has not been independently verified by EducateGhana.
According to the account provided, the development prompted the authorities to call the police.
The police subsequently arrived at the school to help calm the situation and prevent the confrontation from escalating further.
Another report on the incident similarly states that education officials and police intervened after the reported refusal by Isaac Enimil to leave following his transfer.
What Happens Next?
The immediate priority should be the restoration of calm at the school and the protection of teaching and learning.
An administrative dispute involving school leadership should not be allowed to disrupt pupils’ education or place parents, teachers and pupils in the middle of a prolonged institutional disagreement.
The appropriate authorities will also need to establish the facts surrounding:
- The transfer of the former headmaster.
- The appointment or posting of the new headmaster.
- Whether a formal handover directive was issued.
- The status of school records and official registers.
- The circumstances surrounding the admission exercise.
- The alleged destruction of admission assessment materials.
- The earlier allegations involving teachers and school administration.
- Any formal petitions or investigations connected to the dispute.
Why This Matter Requires Careful Handling
The Asanco situation goes beyond a disagreement between two individuals.
A school is an institutional environment governed by administrative procedures, professional responsibilities and accountability structures.
Where there is disagreement over a transfer, the appropriate response should ordinarily involve the relevant education authorities and established administrative processes rather than confrontation at school level.
At the same time, allegations against a teacher, headteacher or education official should not automatically be treated as proven simply because they appear in a viral video or social media account.
The facts need to be established through official records, statements from the parties involved and, where necessary, an administrative investigation.
Questions That Remain Unanswered
Several important questions remain open.
Was the transfer formally issued by the Ghana Education Service?
Was the former headmaster officially directed to hand over?
What reasons were given for the transfer?
Has the Municipal Education Directorate issued a formal written position on the dispute?
What happened to the school’s attendance records and logbook?
Was the alleged tearing of admission questions witnessed by other officials or documented?
Have the earlier allegations made by some teachers ever been formally investigated and determined?
Answers to these questions would help move the discussion from competing accounts to documented facts.
Conclusion
The situation at Asanco Model Basic School is a developing administrative dispute that has reportedly required intervention by education officials and the police.
At the centre of the dispute is the reported refusal of former headmaster Isaac Enimil to accept his transfer and hand over to his replacement, Albert Yawson.
The latest confrontation reportedly occurred during the admission of new pupils and has raised concerns about leadership, administrative authority, school records and the continuity of academic activities.
While several accounts of the school’s earlier difficulties have emerged, many of those claims remain allegations requiring independent verification.
The immediate concern should be to restore calm, establish the facts and ensure that pupils are not disadvantaged by an administrative dispute.
EducateGhana will continue to follow the matter and will update this report if the Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Education Directorate, Ghana Education Service, the affected headmasters or other relevant authorities provide further clarification.
About the Author
Ferdinand Ellis is a Ghanaian education blogger, curriculum specialist, researcher, education policy analyst and educator. He is the founder of EducateGhana.com, Ghana’s Education Intelligence Platform, and writes on education policy, school administration, teacher education, curriculum implementation and developments within Ghana’s education sector.
Editorial Note
This report distinguishes between information that can be independently established and allegations or accounts provided to EducateGhana.
The publication of an allegation does not mean that EducateGhana has established that the allegation is true. Persons or institutions named in connection with the allegations should be given an opportunity to respond, and any substantive response received will be reflected in an update.
Sources
- Ghana Education Service and Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Education Directorate, where official clarification is available.
- Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Assembly records identifying Mrs Elizabeth Emefa Fiagome as Municipal Director of Education.
- National Council for Curriculum and Assessment records identifying Asanco Model Basic School in Wassa Amenfi West Municipality.
- Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Assembly report on an inter-school quiz competition involving Asanco Model Basic School.
- Secondary report on the reported transfer dispute and police intervention.
