GES Probes O'Reilly Headmistress Over Alleged Collection Of Money During Admissions Of SHS1

GES Probes O'Reilly Headmistress Over Alleged Collection Of Money During Admissions Of SHS1

  • The headmistress of O'Reilly Senior High School, Nadia Lartechoe Annan, has been directed to step aside
  • Annan is being probed for the alleged unauthorised collection of money during the admission process
  • The directive to her was issued in a letter dated December 6, 2023, and cited a violation of the school's Code of Conduct

The headmistress of O'Reilly Senior High School is under investigation after allegedly collecting money from students during the admission process.

The headmistress, Nadia Lartechoe Annan, has been directed to step aside pending an investigation into the allegations.

GES Probes O'Reilly Headmistress
Nadia Lartechoe Annan. Source: UGC/Graphic Online
Source: UGC

She is said to have violated the school's Code of Conduct.

The action at O'Reilly Senior High School follows moves by the GES to ensure compliance with established guidelines and regulations in the admission process.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.