A youth group in the Oti Region has called on authorities to launch an immediate investigation into serious allegations against Dr. Mrs. Benedicta Atiku, Principal of Dambai College of Education.
During a peaceful demonstration through the main streets of Dambai, the youth accused the principal of misappropriating college property, including furniture and other logistics supplied since 2023.
They alleged that some items were unlawfully moved to a private residence belonging to the principal and her associates.
Abraham Amoah, Youth President for Nchumuru, claimed that the college received a partial payment of GH₵50,000 for the furniture after the public raised concerns.
He also alleged that Dr. Atiku opened an unauthorized bank account in the college’s name, which has not undergone internal or external audits, raising questions about the handling of sandwich program funds.
The youth further accused the principal of favoritism and cronyism in appointments, tenure extensions, and recruitment processes, while qualified indigenes were removed from leadership positions.
They said non-indigenes and close associates have benefited from unconstitutional tenure extensions.
Reports also suggest that Dr. Atiku has shown disrespect toward local chiefs and residents, allegedly stating she would not work with natives of the area as Vice Principal.
The youth argued that such conduct undermines community relations and the collaborative spirit necessary for effective institutional leadership.
In light of these claims, the youth urged authorities to request the principal to step aside temporarily for a thorough, impartial investigation.
Some local residents have even called for her immediate removal, citing persistent disrespect to the community and denial of admission quotas to indigenes.
Attempts to present the petition directly to the school were initially unsuccessful, but the group later submitted it to the Oti Regional Coordinating Council and the Krachi Municipal Assembly.
Presidential staffer Sulemana Mumuni received the petition on behalf of the Oti Regional Minister, thanking the youth for the peaceful demonstration and promising that the concerns would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities.
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