Lagos probes principal who ‘sent pupil home for wrapping book with Obi’s poster’
The principal of Odomola Junior Secondary School, in Epe, Lagos state, has come under fire for allegedly sending a pupil home for using the poster of one of the contestants in the last presidential election to wrap her exercise books.
In a now-viral post on Tuesday, the father of the 10-year-old girl claimed the principal sent his daughter home for using the poster of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on her books.
The father of the pupil also accompanied his message with a note allegedly issued by the principal directing his daughter to go home.
In the note, the pupil was asked to go home to “campaign for Peter Obi against the wish of Lagosians”.
In a statement on Wednesday, Folasade Adefisayo, the state commissioner for education, announced that an investigation has commenced into the matter.
Adefisayo, in the statement issued by Ganiu Lawal, the ministry’s spokesperson, said the principal will be summoned to explain what transpired.
The commissioner also said the state and the ministry did not instruct any school principal, personnel, or teacher to act in such a manner.
“The Ministry of Education is investigating the complaint of a parent that his child was sent out of school for using the poster of one of the contestants in the last election to wrap his books,” the statement reads.
LASG INVESTIGATES STUDENT SENT OUT OF SCHOOL OVER ELECTION POSTER
Lagos State Ministry of Education is investigating the complaint of a parent that his child was sent out of school for using the poster of one of the contestants in the last election to wrap his books.
—Lagos Ministry of Education (@lasgeducation) March 15, 2023
“The incident was reported to have happened at Odomola Junior Secondary School, Epe, and the Ministry has recalled the principal, who will be asked to explain the incident.”
Adefisayo assured the public that justice would be served in the matter.
The commissioner added that appropriate sanctions would be applied if the principal is found guilty.
The development has continued to elicit intense reactions on social media platforms.
Here are what some Twitter users had to say:
“This is to inform you all, that my Daughter Marvelous Barinaadaa, was Exit from Odomola Secondary school today 14th March,2023 by the school Principal, just because my daughter use Peter Obi poster paper to wrap her note book for school.
Mr Peter Obi Suspended Rufai Mike Igini pic.twitter.com/Dk57s0utYz
—GlitzNFab (@Glitznfabz) March 15, 2023
I have given up on this country 😭😭
Like I am done for real!
This is what a School Principal wrote for a student. According to the student’s mother, the 10 years old Marvelous Barinaada was Exited from Odomola Secondary school yesterday, 14th March, 2023 by the school Principal pic.twitter.com/yxOGchXbM5
—Peter Obi’s Eye glass (@Tochi4PeterObi) March 15, 2023
AJunior Secondary School Student of Odomola Secondary School, Miss Marvellous Barinaadaa, and her parents got more than they expected on Tuesday, when the girl was sent home by the school principal for allegedly wrapping her books with the poster of the presidential candidate of… https://t.co/SFxx8Akgp1 pic.twitter.com/awClg9Vb3J
—Jaypee (@JaypeeGeneral) March 15, 2023
Update!
The principal of ODOMOLA secondary school Epe, Lagos state. Who sent 10 year old BARINADA MARVELOUS home, simply because they saw Peter Obi’s sticker on her bag, has been summon, to appear at Alausa, ministry of Education. pic.twitter.com/6jTM65srs7
—Berry Peter Obi Daughter🇺🇸🇳🇬 (@Ellacious_berry) March 15, 2023
An innocent 10 year old BARINADA MARVELOUS, a female student of ODOMOLA secondary school in Epe, Lagos state was issued exit, to go home, simply because the school authority saw PETER OBI’S sticker, placed on her school bag.
What’s this madness happening in Lagos State!!! pic.twitter.com/SM88G3GUj8
—SportsDokita (Odogwu ☝️) (@Sports_Doctor2) March 15, 2023
An innocent 10 year old BARINADA MARVELOUS, a female student of ODOMOLA secondary school in Epe, Lagos state was issued exit, to go home, simply because the school authority saw PETER OBI’S sticker, placed on her school bag. pic.twitter.com/McdhVfWhKi
—Chief Ikukuoma (@IkukuomaC) March 15, 2023
An innocent 10 year old BARINADA MARVELOUS, a female student of ODOMOLA secondary school in Epe, Lagos state was issued exit, to go home, simply because the school authority saw PETER OBI’S sticker, placed on her school bag.
Is this not Mádness??? pic.twitter.com/fbQI9vE4Bp
—Chiukwujioke_Proudly Anioma (@chiukwujioke) March 15, 2023
CHILD ABUSE & POLITICAL INTOLERANCE IN LAGOS SCHOOL!!
A 10 year old JSS student of Odomola Junior Secondary School,Odomola,Epe,Lagos named Marvelous Barinaadaa has been reportedly Exited from the school by the principal for using Peter Obi’s Poster to fold her book. Ridiculous! pic.twitter.com/7qTfnBSpji
—korie (@korieudochi) March 15, 2023
Iwonder how Sanwo Olu thinks he can use instruments of Government to force people to vote for him. We must vote him out.
This is to inform you all, that my Daughter Marvelous Barinaadaa, was Exit from Odomola Secondary school today 14th March,2023. pic.twitter.com/RZ8mL5ZO0P
—HE. President Peter Gregory Obi (Matthew 16:18) (@DonPaparosi) March 15, 2023
Ten (10) years old girl was exited from Odomola Secondary school, Epe today 14th March, 2023 by the principal because she use Peter Obi poster paper to wrap her note Book. without informing the parent, Read what the school Principal wrote on that Letter. pic.twitter.com/hR6o6DckWS
—Ekewuba S-M.N. (JP) (@ekewubas) March 14, 2023
