Kwara SUBEB Chairman Accused of “Humiliating” Teachers; He Fires Back at “Political Propaganda”
A political dispute has erupted in Kwara State after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Raheem Adaramaja, of publicly humiliating teachers.
The controversy stems from an inspection visit Prof. Adaramaja paid to Government Day Secondary School, Amule, on Monday.
The PDP’s Allegations
In a sharply worded statement, the PDP claimed it was “deeply outraged” by reports of the incident. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, alleged that the SUBEB boss ordered teachers, including the Vice Principal, to sweep the school grounds in front of their students.
According to the PDP, eyewitnesses said Prof. Adaramaja accused the teachers of failing to maintain a tidy environment. This was despite their explanation that students had just returned from their break.
The party described the alleged act as:
“a severe abuse of office and a public degradation of educational professionals who are already working under difficult conditions.”
The PDP directly challenged the state governor, questioning if this was the “new standard for the teaching profession in Kwara.” The party characterized the chairman’s actions as “arrogance, insensitivity, and moral bankruptcy” and linked it to a “growing culture of oppression” under the AbdulRazaq-led government.
The statement also called on the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to defend its members and demanded two things:
- An “unreserved public apology” from Prof. Adaramaja.
- A “public condemnation” and disciplinary action from Governor AbdulRazaq.
The SUBEB Chairman’s Defense
Prof. Raheem Adaramaja has forcefully denied the accusations. Speaking to PUNCH Online, he dismissed the PDP’s claims as “a deliberate attempt to mislead the public through falsehood and political propaganda.”
He offered a different perspective on the events at the school, framing his actions as a necessary step to ensure a proper learning environment.
“Cleanliness and orderliness are part of a conducive learning environment. What happened at GDSS Amule was a simple reminder that teachers must lead by example in instilling discipline among students, not an act of humiliation.”
The KWSUBEB chairman reaffirmed his commitment to “discipline, accountability, and excellence” in the state’s schools, asserting that his actions were driven by “a sense of responsibility and service, not pride or abuse of authority.”
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