Embattled Acting Principal of Barclayville Central High School, Johnny Toe Jr., has publicly denied allegations that he collected unauthorized fees from 12th-grade students, instead claiming his suspension is linked to his refusal to participate in what he describes as financial exploitation within the school system. “I didn’t collect unauthorized fees from 12th graders. I didn’t impose fees on any student,” Toe stated, pushing back against reports circulating in local media.
According to him, his “real crime” may be his “constant and persistent refusal to be used to exploit monies from students and the school’s accounts,” suggesting deeper governance concerns within the education sector in Grand Kru County.
He also criticized sections of the media, referring to some reporters as “yellow journalists,” and questioning their professional training.
Beyond his personal defense, the suspended principal is calling for broader scrutiny into the administration of schools across the county.
Mr. Toe specifically urged stakeholders to examine the circumstances surrounding the suspension of principals at Barclayville Central High School, Thomas K.F. Seedee High School, and Buah Central High School.
He further called for an investigation into how renovation funds—reportedly disbursed through the Ministry of Finance—were utilized at Barclayville Central High School, P.G. Wollor High School in Grandcess, and Buah Central High School.
Additionally, Toe raised concerns about the management of the Sawken School Annex in Trehn District, questioning who is responsible for implementation, monitoring, and reporting on the project.
“I am trying to expose the ills in the school system, but I want rational minds to think and analyze my suspension,” he said, maintaining that his reputation “cannot easily be crushed for favor.”
His claims, while unverified at this stage, introduce serious questions about financial transparency, project oversight, and administrative accountability within Grand Kru’s education system.
Efforts to obtain responses from education authorities and other school administrators regarding these allegations are ongoing.
Toe’s case now sits at the center of a broader debate—whether his suspension is a disciplinary action tied to misconduct, or a consequence of internal resistance to alleged systemic practices.