The chiefs of Yamfo in the Ahafo Region have strongly opposed the Ministry of Health’s decision to transfer the Principal of the College of Health (COH), warning that the move could derail the institution’s progress.
Speaking at a press conference in Yamfo, the Benkumhene, Nana Adusei Poku Darko II, praised the leadership of the current principal, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Mohammed, noting that his tenure has significantly transformed the school. Under Dr. Mohammed’s guidance, the college secured key accreditations and saw its student population grow from 600 to 6,000.
Nana Adusei Poku Darko also highlighted that the number of academic programmes offered has increased from four to seven, supported by a corresponding rise in qualified teaching staff to maintain high training standards. He further pointed to major infrastructural improvements during Dr. Mohammed’s tenure, describing them as essential to enhancing teaching and learning.
Expressing deep frustration, the chiefs performed traditional rites to signal their strong resistance to the transfer and warned that they would not permit any attempt to remove Dr. Mohammed from office.
The chiefs also rejected the proposal to appoint Dr. Christopher Beyere, former NDC parliamentary candidate for Techiman South, as the new principal, insisting that the people of Yamfo will not accept him.
They cautioned that imposing Dr. Beyere on the institution would create tension and called on the government to avoid politicising the school’s leadership.
The chiefs issued a stern warning, stating that “hell will break loose” if the Ministry of Health proceeds with the transfer despite their concerns.
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