Africa-Press – Liberia. Tensions are rising at the school formerly known as Ganta United Methodist High School now renamed Golbal Methodist School after a factional split within the United Methodist Church.
The school administration has set the graduation date for November 30, 2025, but the announcement has stirred unrest among parents and students alike due to high failure rates and disputes over fees and official documentation.
The school administration recently collected graduation fees amounting to over two million Liberian Dollars from 120 students each paying roughly One Hundred United State Dollars.
Specifically, the total graduation fees amassed reached approximately two million four -hundred- thousand Liberian dollars (LD 2,400,000).
The principal, Rev. James Y. Korlorblee, confirmed the fees collection and revealed that only 16 of the 120 students who sat for the final exams qualified to graduate. These 16 students passed in at least five subjects, while the remaining 104 students did not meet the minimum academic requirements.
The administration has commenced refunding the graduation fees to those who failed. This massive failure rate has sparked serious concerns among parents, many of whom fear the negative impact of associating their children’s academic records with a controversial school name and a faction not recognized by the mainstream Ministry of Education.
The parents are threatening legal action against the school administration if their children receive report cards bearing the Golbal Methodist School name instead of the original Ganta United Methodist High School.
Several parents stated that their children took the exams representing the Ganta United Methodist High School and therefore should receive report cards reflecting that institution’s name.
The issuance of documents with the Golbal Methodist School name has been perceived as delegationzing the students’ qualifications and could potentially affect their future academic and professional endeavors.
Addressing these concerns, Rev. Korlorblee announced that the Golbal Methodist Church family might be compelled to issue report cards and certificates under the original Ganta United Methodist High School name.
This move is an attempt to ease tensions and uphold the students’ rights despite the ongoing church faction disputes.
The school’s poor academic performance also reverberates throughout the Ganta Education Community. Numerous other schools in the area have reportedly been affected by the examination results controversy and may be forced to reconsider or postpone their graduation ceremonies.
Adding to the unrest, there are reports of students who passed core subjects such as Mathematics and English having their results withheld, further complicating the situation and fueling distrust towards the school’s administration.
As the November 30 graduation date approaches, all eyes are on Golbal Methodist School to see whether it can resolve these disputes amicably.
Parents, students, and educational stakeholders are calling for transparency, accountability, and fair treatment to restore confidence in the school and safeguard the academic futures of the affected students.
There is an ongoing situation within the Ganta United Methodist Church family’s broader network.
A faction that has separated from the main body is still in possession of properties that prominently feature the symbol of Ganta United Methodist High School.
Despite the division, no changes have been made to the school campus itself, and the original symbols and signage remain intact on the school grounds.
Rev. James Y. Korlorblee has confirmed reports of this split and the continued use of properties bearing the church’s emblem.
Rev. James Y. Korlorblee
He explained that modifying or removing these symbols is a process that will require some time possibly due to logistical, administrative, or legal considerations.
According to Rev. Korlorblee, the faction’s use of the symbols reflects lingering ties to the original institution, and efforts to rectify the situation are underway, but they cannot be completed overnight.
The ongoing developments highlight the complex process of church property management amidst internal divisions. The properties in question, which include schools and other affiliated facilities, are significant assets for the church community.
The delay in changing these symbols indicates the sensitivity and importance of maintaining respect for the existing institutional identity during this period of transition.
This situation underscores the broader challenges faced by religious organizations when internal conflicts lead to factions and splinter groups, especially when assets and symbols with deep historical and community significance are involved.
The church leadership continues to address these issues cautiously, aiming to reach a resolution that respects both the church’s heritage and the current realities.
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