Teachers boycott school after death of 2 colleagues, including headmistress, over alleged student curse
Teachers at Kobedi AME Zion Primary and Junior High School in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region have reportedly abandoned classes indefinitely following the deaths of two teachers under circumstances that have created fear and tension within the community.
Among the deceased is the school’s head teacher, Madam Gladys Dorlo Batinge, whose passing, alongside that of another colleague, has heightened anxiety among staff and residents.
According to a report by Crime Check News, the boycott began on Monday, May 18, 2026, leaving pupils without lessons as classrooms remain locked.
A visit to the Kobedi community near Chiraa reportedly showed deserted school premises, with neither teachers nor pupils present during school hours.
The development has sparked widespread rumours within the community, with some residents alleging that the deaths may be linked to a curse reportedly invoked by a student after accusations of extortion were levelled against school authorities.
Some residents, who spoke anonymously, claimed that local beliefs surrounding a deity associated with the alleged curse had instilled fear among teachers, contributing to their decision to stay away from the school.
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“We are reliably informed that teachers have resolved to boycott classes and register their displeasure about the present happenings in the school,” a community member reportedly told Crime Check News.
A teacher at the school also allegedly confirmed that staff members had agreed not to return to the classroom until the reported curse was revoked.
The situation has disrupted academic activities in the area, with many pupils reportedly left roaming the community during school hours.
Authorities are yet to officially comment on the allegations surrounding the deaths and the reported curse claims.
Edem Kwame
Chief Editor
Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers sports, politics, news and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football.
