I write as a concerned lecturer at the T. A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC) to express my deep concern regarding the recent story published on the Simon Says Vlog about the college dated Friday, July 10th 2026.
I believe it is important that another perspective be shared, as many members of the college community are increasingly concerned about what they perceive to be ongoing political influence and internal efforts to undermine the institution.
Many of the claims aired on the programme have been alleged to originate from information accessible through a particular individual and her Office.
There is widespread discussion on campus that this individual, an alleged NNP Supporter, is positioning herself to become the next Principal, by creating disharmony within the college, and this perception has raised concerns among staff.
We have observed her swift promotion and elevation within the College during the reign of the NNP government.
The information presented on the programme included matters relating to student enrolment, spending on the 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony, and expenditures associated with the launch of the TAMCC Foundation.
These are areas in which that person has significant administrative responsibilities, including involvement on enrolment data, the Graduation Committee, and serving as a key member of the TAMCC Foundation.
These circumstances have led many staff members to question how such information reached a political platform. There are also concerns among employees regarding the confidentiality of College Council meetings.
It has often been alleged that discussions from these meetings become widely known shortly after they are held, with information circulating around campus in ways that frequently cast the principal in a negative light.
While these concerns have circulated for some time, they deserve careful and impartial examination.
When the current Principal was appointed, several employees reportedly cautioned him to be mindful of internal dynamics and advised that there were individuals who aspired to his position.
Despite these warnings, the principal has chosen to lead in good faith, believing that his colleagues share the same commitment to the institution. Unfortunately, many now believe that this trust has made him vulnerable to repeated criticism and allegations.
He is simply not taking our advice as senior persons in the College who have served for over 10 years in some instances.
Over the years, there have also been concerns raised about this particular person in TAMCC and her management style.
Some staff members have publicly spoken about feeling intimidated or bullied, including concerns raised during an Annual Convocation by a former Resource Mobilisation Officer.
Similar concerns have reportedly been expressed by employees within the School of Continuing Education. Another key move made by the principal was to move secretaries within each department of the College, a great move since that controversial individual is known to have two news bringers, who are close to her, one of whom brings news, and the other is in her desperate attempt for power.
Also, it is important to note that this underminer was fundamental in the dismissal of College Lecturer Mr Laurie Calliste who worked within our department for decades.
Here, it is simple whenever you are in the way of an NNP stronghold you are going to be dismissed, victimised or made an example…. we are in a new era of transformation and it should be reflected.
I also wish to address claims made regarding the replacement of the Deans. The Simon Says report suggested that the Deans were dismissed. My understanding is that their terms simply came to an end, as provided for under the college’s governance arrangements, after which new appointments were made through the normal process.
This is customary and always happens. Presenting these routine transitions as dismissals creates a misleading impression of what actually occurred.
Similarly, the programme alleged that many of the newly appointed Deans are related to supporters or activists of the current government. To my knowledge, these claims are inaccurate and were presented without supporting evidence.
The report also referred to the Registrar being stripped of certain responsibilities. Many within the college viewed the principal’s decision differently. They believe he introduced additional oversight of some administrative functions in an effort to improve accountability and reduce internal conflict within the institution.
While opinions may differ on those decisions, they should be presented fairly and in their proper context.
The wider concern is the continued politicisation of TAMCC. Our institution should remain focused on education, student success, and national development rather than becoming a battleground for partisan interests.
It is therefore appropriate for the relevant authorities to investigate how confidential institutional information allegedly found its way onto a political platform.
If there has been any breach of confidentiality, it should be investigated thoroughly and impartially, and appropriate action should follow based on the findings by terminating the said perpetrator.
The lecturers and staff of TAMCC deserve a professional, respectful, and politically neutral environment in which to teach and serve our students.
We call on the Ministry of Education to examine the issues affecting the college, strengthen governance where necessary, and ensure that the institution remains focused on its educational mission rather than internal political conflict.
The many inaccuracies in the Simon Says post include:
- Deans were replaced – the former Deans tenure ended and new appointees where those who applied;
2.TAMCC Graduation numbers are reducing – this year marks one of the years in my over 10 year experience to have over 800 graduates;
3.The prior positions held by the newly appointed Dean were inaccurate in some instances.
Questions to be answered:
1.How did confidential College Information reach a political platform?
2.How did a political platform receive an email that was addressed to senior managers, whose email was also shared in the document on the Simon Says vlog?
3.How did a political platform get information shared within the Senior Management meeting and College Council Meetings?
The NNP shadow over our country’s sole community college must be ostracised, we are fed up with the NNP and their antics.
A Concerned TAMCC Lecturer