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School authorities of Solomon Ekuma Berewa Primary School in Charlotte Village have formally called on the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate the alleged non-payment of government subsidies to the school for almost ten years, raising concerns about accountability in the implementation of the free quality education policy.
According to the school’s administration, the government-approved primary school has not received any subvention since 2018, despite being entitled to regular financial support from the state.
They say the prolonged absence of subsidies has severely affected teaching and learning conditions, leaving pupils without adequate furniture, textbooks, and basic learning materials.
“The government’s priority is free quality education, but we have been deprived,” one pupil told this reporter, describing the conditions at the school. “We sit on floors, we share torn books, and our teachers struggle without chalk. Where is our money?”
School authorities said they have repeatedly reported the matter through official channels over the years but have not received any clear response or resolution. This, they explained, has forced them to publicly appeal to the ACC for intervention.
“This is not just an administrative failure; it is a direct theft from the future of these children,” a member of the school’s management committee said. The committee member questioned whether funds meant for the school were disbursed but failed to reach their intended destination. “If subsidies were allocated but never reached us, who pocketed the funds? We demand answers,” the official added.
Pupils of the school have also joined the call, appealing directly to the ACC and its Commissioner, Francis Ben Kaifala, whom they described as firm in the fight against corruption. In a collective plea, the pupils asked the Commissioner to look into their situation, saying they want the opportunity to learn under proper conditions and not be left behind.
“Please, Mr. Commissioner, look into Solomon Ekuma Berewa Primary School. We want to learn, we want to succeed, but we have been forgotten,” the pupils’ appeal stated.
The case has drawn attention to what school authorities describe as a serious gap in the system meant to support free education, particularly for vulnerable children in rural communities. They argue that if public funds meant for education are being diverted, it undermines national efforts to improve learning outcomes.
As of the time of this report, the Anti-Corruption Commission has not issued an official statement responding to the specific allegations raised by the school. School authorities say they remain hopeful that an investigation will be launched to determine whether the subsidies were ever released and, if so, where the funds went.
