Overlord of Dagbon orders closure of St Vincent College of Education for ignoring his decision

A delegation from the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari, has ordered the closure of St Vincent College of Education offices following a dispute over the selection of a new principal for the institution.

The previous principal of the college recently retired, creating the need for a successor. While Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari put forward a recommended candidate for the position, the school’s board opted for a different individual.

In response, the Registrar of the Dagbon Traditional Council, Alhassan Abdul Fataw, issued instructions to the staff and management of the college to lock the offices and vacate the premises until further notice.

Fataw argued that the board’s decision to disregard the Overlord’s recommendation was a sign of disrespect, which he said warranted the closure of the college’s offices.

“Since the establishment of the college, it is observed that there has never been a Dagomba principal appointed for the college. The board of the school never informed the King of Dagbon about that vacancy.

“The King only got to know when he heard that they were interviewing candidates to select a principal for the school. In line with that, the King invited the board, including the board chairman.

“The King asked that among the applicants, they should try to erase the impression that the school board and the school management are against the indigenes of the area. So the board agreed and left the palace only for us to hear that the new principal happens not to come from the kingdom.

“For that reason, the youth of Yendi came together and said once they have disobeyed the King’s directive, they have to close it down so that we find an amicable solution to the issue.”