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W/R: Pig head in basin found at basic school at Mpintsin

Teachers and pupils of the Mpintsin AME Zion Basic School in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region were left in a state of fear and trepidation on the morning of Tuesday, February 22 when they went to school.

Sitting in the middle of the school’s compound was a small rubber basin with the severed head of a c smeared with palm oil and resting in a heap of cooked rice in what appeared to be a ritual.

It was a group of curious pupils who first went to inspect the basin and its content and what greeted their eyes could only leave them screaming and running towards the direction of their teachers.

Interestingly, Tuesday’s “ritual” was not the first the school had witnessed as this will later be confirmed by the Chairman of the School’s Management Committee, John Bissiw.

But according to John Bissiw, “this one is unique and quite intimidating than previous ones”.

“I received a call about the rather strange incident at the school. So, I informed the Chief of the town about it. The Chief together with his elders, after series of consultations, came to take the item away,” he told Connect FM.

He mentioned that a meeting will be held to take a decisive decision on how to prevent the “ritual” from happening again.

“If it festers it will have a telling psychological effect on the school children.”

The incident, fortunately, did not affect teaching and learning.

However, some teachers at the school who pleaded anonymity say they are not happy with how some people find it convenient to plant such items at a basic school without considering the effect it will have on the children.

“This is not good. You come to school highly motivated to teach and this is what greets you. Sometimes, when it happens like that the kids will be moody throughout. And we have to do a lot of counselling before they are able to get their minds off it. Something must be done about it. It is frustrating.”

Bystanders and sources at the school claim the “ritual” normally happens anytime some parents who have their wards at the school are convinced that something untoward is about to befall their ward.

“So this is what they do to ward off the supposed spiritual attack.”

Source: 3news.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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