Ghana's education sector is in shock following the untimely death of a dedicated headteacher, Selorm Kwaku Tettey. Tettey, popularly known as 'TK', was found lying motionless on a bed at the Joli Bebe Guest House at about 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Reports indicate that a worker at the guest house discovered his body while entering the room to carry out routine housekeeping duties.

The Akatsi South Municipal Director of Education, Karim Ayaana Umar, confirmed the incident but said he could not provide further details as the Ghana Police Service and the family were yet to issue official statements.

According to information gathered, Tettey’s wife had made several unsuccessful attempts to contact him by phone before reporting the matter to the Municipal Education Directorate.

She was later accompanied by the Municipal Director of Education to the Akatsi Municipal Police Command to file a formal complaint.

While they were at the police station, officers received information that a man had been found dead in a room at the Joli Bebe Guest House.

The police proceeded to the scene, where the deceased was identified as Tettey.

The Assembly Member for the area, Wonder Gatepe, said staff of the guest house alerted him after discovering the headteacher’s body.

He said he rushed to the scene and found Mr Tettey lying lifeless on the bed before personnel from the Akatsi Municipal Police Command arrived to begin investigations.

Gatepe added that a bag containing educational materials, a mobile phone, canned malt drinks, and other personal belongings was found in the room.

He noted that there were no visible signs of physical assault on the body.

Meanwhile, preliminary information from the investigation does not support rumours circulating on social media that the deceased was in the company of a student at the time of his death.

Available information suggests that Tettey was seen with an adult woman believed to be in her late 30s, although the police are yet to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Akatsi Municipal Police Command has confirmed the case and said investigations are ongoing. No arrest has been made so far.

The death has sparked grief within the education community in the Akatsi South Municipality, with colleagues and friends describing Mr Tettey as a dedicated, intelligent, and hardworking educationist.

His body has since been deposited at the St. Paul’s Hospital morgue in Akatsi for preservation, autopsy, and further investigations.

As the investigation unfolds, the Ghanaian public awaits answers to the questions surrounding Tettey’s untimely demise.

Tettey's colleagues have praised his dedication to the education sector and his contributions to the development of the Akatsi South Municipality.

The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for more support for the family and the education sector.

The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to remain calm and await the outcome of the investigation.

As the nation mourns the loss of a dedicated educationist, questions remain about the circumstances surrounding Tettey's death.

The investigation into Tettey's death is ongoing, with the Ghana Police Service working tirelessly to uncover the truth.

The education sector in Ghana is left to grapple with the loss of a dedicated servant, who left a lasting impact on the lives of students in the Akatsi South Municipality.

The Akatsi South Municipal Education Directorate has offered support to the family and colleagues of the deceased headteacher.

A memorial service is planned to be held in honor of Mr Tettey, with the date and details yet to be announced.

Tettey's legacy lives on through the many students he impacted during his tenure as headteacher.

As the nation continues to mourn, the focus remains on supporting the family and the education sector during this difficult time.

The Ghanaian public can expect updates on the investigation as more information becomes available.

The death of Mr Tettey has brought the education sector to a standstill, with colleagues and friends calling for more support for the family and the sector.

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that they will do everything in their power to uncover the truth surrounding Tettey's death.

The investigation into Tettey's death is a somber reminder of the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of educationists in Ghana.

'We are still trying to come to terms with the sudden loss of our dear colleague,' said Karim Ayaana Umar, Akatsi South Municipal Director of Education.

### Key Facts:

  • 44-year-old headteacher Selorm Kwaku Tettey found dead in Akatsi guest house
  • Tettey was discovered lying on a bed at the Joli Bebe Guest House on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
  • A worker at the guest house found his body while carrying out routine housekeeping duties
  • The Akatsi Municipal Police Command has confirmed the case and said investigations are ongoing
  • No arrest has been made so far; the death has sparked grief within the education community
  • Colleagues describe Mr Tettey as a dedicated, intelligent, and hardworking educationist
  • Tettey's body has been deposited at the St. Paul’s Hospital morgue in Akatsi for preservation, autopsy, and further investigations