{"id":116364,"date":"2026-02-21T16:54:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T16:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116364"},"modified":"2026-02-21T16:54:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T16:54:54","slug":"bursar-of-ghanata-shs-arrested-for-alleged-diversion-of-student-food-supplies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116364","title":{"rendered":"Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 16 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The bursar of Ghanata Senior High School (SHS), Lamisi Sarah, has been arrested for the alleged diversion of food supplies intended for students.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest was confirmed by the Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku and Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo. <\/p>\n<p>According to the Minister, her office received credible reports in recent weeks indicating that the bursar had been diverting portions of food provisions meant to support student welfare and nutrition. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"692\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012.png\" alt=\"Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies\" class=\"wp-image-10032983785\" title=\"Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012.png 507w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012-220x300.png 220w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012-103x140.png 103w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012-92x125.png 92w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012-183x250.png 183w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012-110x150.png 110w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012-311x424.png 311w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2012-37x50.png 37w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\"><\/figure>\n<p>She described the situation as disturbing, stating that the alleged act constitutes a serious breach of trust and public duty, particularly as the supplies are essential for ensuring the proper nourishment of students.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"712\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011.png\" alt=\"Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies\" class=\"wp-image-10032983782\" title=\"Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011.png 782w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-768x699.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-329x300.png 329w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-154x140.png 154w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-137x125.png 137w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-275x250.png 275w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-165x150.png 165w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-466x424.png 466w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2011-55x50.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Upon receiving the complaints, the Minister alerted the constituency\u2019s National Security apparatus to conduct a discreet investigation. <\/p>\n<p>She explained that while she was in the constituency on Tuesday, February 17, the alleged diversion was confirmed, leading to the apprehension of Lamisi Sarah.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"718\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013.png\" alt=\"Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies\" class=\"wp-image-10032983787\" title=\"Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013.png 507w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013-99x140.png 99w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013-88x125.png 88w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013-177x250.png 177w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013-106x150.png 106w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013-299x424.png 299w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2013-35x50.png 35w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI directed the officers to hand her over to the Police so that due process can take its full course under the law,\u201d Minister Ocloo added, noting that investigations into the matter are expected to continue.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister emphasized that such incidents undermine public confidence in state institutions and directly affect the well-being of students. 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