The Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced that it is investigating a complaint from a parent, Mr. Barinaadaa, who alleges that his 10‑year‑old daughter, Marvellous Barinaadaa, was expelled from Odomola Junior Secondary School in Epe for using a poster of a former election contestant to wrap her school notebooks. The father posted a screenshot of the school’s exit slip on Facebook, stating that his daughter was removed on 14 March 2023 because she used a Peter Obi poster, despite her lack of political awareness. He claimed the school acted without informing the parents and suggested the expulsion was motivated by the school’s alleged support for the Labour Party.
In response, the Ministry issued a statement confirming that it has summoned the principal of Odomola Junior Secondary School to explain the incident. The ministry emphasized that neither the Lagos State Government nor any of its agencies instruct school officials to act in such a manner. Commissioner for Education Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo assured the public that the matter will be handled in accordance with strict regulations and that any individual found culpable will face disciplinary action under civil service rules.
Adefisayo also referenced a separate case involving a principal at Odonguyan school, who was captured on video promoting a political preference to students. She noted that appropriate disciplinary measures had already been taken in that instance, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to maintaining a public school system free from political influence and insinuations.
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