Education
Governor Sanwo-Olu Sacks Principal For Sending Pupil With Peter Obi Sticker On Home
Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, has asked the state ministry of education to look into the matter of a student who was purportedly expelled from school because her luggage contained a sticker of Peter Obi, the candidate for president of the Labour Party.
The event reportedly took place at Odomola Junior Secondary School in the state’s Epe region.
In an alleged expulsion letter purportedly issued by the school’s principal, the student known as Barinada Marvellous was ordered to leave after being discovered supporting Peter Obi against the wishes of Lagosians.
According to the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, the Lagos State Governor has authorized the removal of the principal, who will be asked to clarify the event.
“The Lagos State Government, the Ministry of Education, and all its agencies will never instruct any school principal, personnel or teacher to act in such a manner. The matter would be dealt with within the scope of our strict regulations as the reason for sending home the student is unacceptable – if true,” she said.
Adefisayo added that the other Odonguyan school principal who was seen on video promoting her political choice to the pupils and whose image was posted on social media had been dealt with appropriately.
“The Ministry promotes and runs a public school system devoid of politics and political insinuations.
A thorough investigation of the matter will be carried out and anyone found culpable will be subjected to disciplinary measures as laid down in the civil service rules,” Adefisayo stated.
