By Emmanuel Bamfo 
The ongoing drama surrounding the Israeli Embassy Film Festival at Silverbird Cinema inside Accra Mall has taken a serious turn. After a massive public boycott hit the cultural event, reports indicate the organizers quickly turned to local high schools to fill up empty seats. Buses loaded with students from Achimota School and Accra Girls Senior High School arrived at the venue to watch the screened movies.
Questions are now flying across Accra following allegations that both prestigious institutions accepted monetary payments from the Israeli embassy. People are asking whether school leaderships received financial incentives just to release their young students as audience members during a high-profile diplomatic controversy. Critics argue that using school kids to fix low attendance figures crosses a very sensitive ethical boundary.
Parents and civil society groups in Ghana are expressing deep worry about these disturbing developments. Many citizens feel that high school students should not become tools for political or diplomatic public relations moves. Using children to prop up events facing public protests creates serious safety and moral concerns for guardians across the nation.
Ghanaian education authorities and government bodies now face intense pressure to investigate these payment claims thoroughly. The public wants clear answers regarding who authorized the student transport and whether any money truly changed hands behind closed doors. Complete transparency remains crucial to protect the integrity of our schools and keep public trust intact.
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