Former headmaster of La Presbyterian Senior High School, Samuel Salamat, who made the claim said he has undertaken a similar research which proves that fact.

Mr. Salamat has himself suffered from such action after he was transferred from the La PRESEC SHS for making an appeal to parents of beneficiaries of the free SHS policy, to pay GHc80 for the procurement of plastic chairs for their wards since the school lacked such facilities.

[contextly_sidebar id=”N2PHyxrZhYPzv61lXhOm5XnbwFvc80MQ”]But his action, which according to Mr. Salamat was borne out of genuine concern, incurred the wrath of government, because the move was allegedly seen as a sabotage of the free SHS programme.

Speaking for the first time after his transfer, Mr. Salamat said on the Citi Breakfast Show that such unfair action by government will create a culture of silence where headteachers will be scared to voice out their concerns and will adversely affect the laudable policy.

“If these things should go on, people will not be free to come out with their challenges and it will affect the quality of the very good free SHS programme. In 1987, when the Rawlings administration introduced the JHS and SHS system, because it was characterized by fear and intimidation, at the end, the result in 1993 was the worst to have happened in this country.  I don’t want to talk about the results, if I start giving out the details, I will frighten the whole country. I have done a study, but I will not put it out there,” he said.

Mr. Salamat further advised government to be tolerant of concerns raised about the policy and tackle the challenges for the good of the country.

“…I expect the implementers of the free SHS to be circumspect, tolerant, prepared to listen and be prepared to engage people rather than intimidation, threat of dismissal, threat of transfer –those things will not help,” the former headmaster added.

18 headmasters interdicted for misconduct

About 18 headmasters of various second cycle institutions in Ghana were interdicted during the initial stages of the implementation of the free SHS policy in September 2017, for supposedly charging unapproved fees.

The Free SHS policy which took off in September, covered only first year students with over 400,000 students benefiting.

There was a lot of pressure on the second cycle institutions, as most schools were made to admit students beyond their capacities.

Reports suggest that, the situation forced some head teachers to improvise by seeking to charge some fees, although everything was supposed to be free.

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According to the Ministry the decision was taken not because Mr. Salamat spoke to the media, but for charging unapproved fees under the government’s free Senior High School education policy.

Mr. Salamat has been transferred to the head office of the Ghana Education Service.

The school was recently in the news for allegedly levying fresh students about GHs 80, to purchase plastic chairs to be used due to the poor state of the existing ones.

Citi News’ visit to the school few weeks after the earlier report, saw the first year students sitting on cement blocks and wooden planks.

[contextly_sidebar id=”nZk0E0TIGk3jZQLLPsxOy50GIMTljMK1″]Mr. Slamat was interdicted over the issue, and subsequently transferred to the Ghana Education Service head office in Accra.

Earlier reports suggested that Mr. Salamat was transferred because his action was seen as sabotage of government’s much hyped free SHS education policy and for speaking to the media.

But speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, a Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum explained that, the La Presec headmaster “was transferred based on what he did and not speaking to the media.”

“If you are charging fees you want parents to pay, of course not, it’s not approved. We’ve given you resources and you have development levy which is contributions that were supposed to be made by parents. If you need anything, you can use part of the development levy to do that. Why do you have to go to the parents and ask them to pay something that the government has already paid? Nobody condones any behaviour or whatsoever that will punish any headmaster for talking to the media,” he added.

McDan CEO to rescue La Presby students

The Cheif Executive Officer of McDan Shipping, Daniel Makorley, put smiles on the faces of students of the school after he donated 100 desks to them.

According to McDan Shipping, the delivery was part of the first batch of the entire package promised the school.

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The Reds had to wait until the summer transfer window officially opened on July 1 in order to register the necessary paperwork and international clearance on the £10m move, but that has now all been completed.

Can is the fourth new arrival at Anfield this summer, joining Southampton duo Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and former Tottenham defender Kevin Stewart.

The Germany U21 international joined Leverkusen from Bayern Munich last summer on a four-year deal and played in 29 Bundesliga matches, scoring three goals, and also featured in seven UEFA Champions League games.

“I am proud to be a part of the family and I am looking forward to playing here. I will give it my best,” Can told Liverpool’s website.

“LFC is a great club and the fans are amongst the best in the world. I am looking forward to the first game and can’t wait to step on the pitch for the first time at Anfield.”

Manager Brendan Rodgers revealed he had been tracking Can for some time before making his move a few weeks ago.

“Emre is an exciting young talent and I’m delighted he’s chosen Liverpool for the next phase of his development and growth as a player,” he said.

“He has recognised that we are a club that improves and nurtures exciting, ambitious players and I’m looking forward to seeing him take those next steps forward for us.

“We have tracked his progress for some time and I have been impressed with his attitude and qualities when I have seen him play both in the German Bundesliga and the Champions League.

“He has many of the attributes we look for; charisma on the football pitch and courage to want the ball and make things happen.”

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Source: Sky Sports

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The 32-year-old chose not to renew his deal at Barcelona following a 12-year stint between the posts for the Catalan giants.

With Valdes out of contract this summer, Monaco were reportedly keen on recruiting the Spain international for the upcoming Ligue 1 season.

But after Valdes suffered a serious knee injury in Barcelona’s league win against Celta Vigo in March, the club have decided against bringing the shot-stopper to France because of doubts over his fitness.

Monaco vice-president and sports director, Vadim Vasilyev, told a press conference on Thursday: “Victor Valdes is injured and he won’t join us.”

Valdes travelled to France this week to undergo a medical with the Principality club but failed the fitness tests on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old remains a free agent and will now have to convince a new club that he will be fit enough to play next term.

Valdes – who missed out on Spain’s World Cup campaign in Brazil with the anterior cruciate ligament damage in his knee – has won six La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues trophies with Barcelona.

The Catalan club have replaced Valdes and outgoing keeper Jose Manuel Pinto with 31-year-old Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from Real Sociedad and 22-year-old Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Borussia Monchengladbach.

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Source: Goal.com

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