- SWESCO alumni are threatening to boycott all school events over the transfer of Golda Andam.
- The removal is allegedly linked to political pressure after she resisted irregular admissions.
- President Samuel Attah-Mensah insists on her reinstatement to protect the school’s progress.
The Global President of the Swedru Senior High School (SWESCO) Old Students Association, Piesie Samuel Attah-Mensah, has issued a stern ultimatum following the abrupt transfer of the school’s headmistress, Golda Andam. The alumni body has threatened to boycott all upcoming activities, including the 67th-anniversary celebrations, if the directive for her removal is not immediately rescinded.
In a public statement released this Thursday, March 12, 2026, Attah-Mensah described the decision to transfer Ms. Andam as a major setback for the institution. He emphasized that her leadership has been pivotal in restoring academic discipline and securing critical infrastructure projects through alumni-led initiatives over the past few years.
The controversy stems from reports that the transfer, issued by the Ghana Education Service (GES), was influenced by political interference from a local Member of Parliament. Sources allege that the friction arose after the headmistress resisted pressure to admit a group of students who did not meet the school’s academic standards during the latest placement cycle.
The Alumni Association, known as “Piesies,” warned that the removal of Ms. Andam—the first old student to ever head the school—undermines the progress made in stabilizing the institution’s reputation. They argued that such administrative decisions must be guided by merit and the interests of the students rather than external partisan considerations.
As part of the threatened boycott, the alumni intend to withdraw all financial and logistical support for fundraising initiatives and mentorship programs. This move could significantly disrupt the school’s operations, as the association has been the primary driver behind the construction of new teacher bungalows and the expansion of science laboratories.
Attah-Mensah called on the GES and the Ministry of Education to engage in transparent dialogue with the school’s stakeholders to resolve the impasse. He stressed that the alumni’s primary objective is to protect the “positive momentum” and ensure that the administration remains focused on excellence without political distraction.
With the deadline for Ms. Andam to vacate her post set for March 12, 2026, the school community remains in a state of high tension. Old students across the globe have indicated they will continue to monitor developments closely, insisting that they will not settle for any resolution that compromises the leadership integrity of their alma mater.
