Parent Accuses Lekki School of Unlawful Expulsion of Two Children

Parent Accuses Lekki School of Unlawful Expulsion of Two Children
‎‎Owoeye alleged that the action was linked to a prior disagreement between her and the school’s proprietor
Mr Kayode Sutton confirmed that the department responsible for private school regulation would investigate the complaint

‎A Lagos-based parent, Ms Muibat Owoeye, has accused the management of Troika Multilingual School, located in the Lekki area of Lagos State, of unlawfully expelling her two children without due process.

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‎Eko Hot Blog reports that Owoeye alleged that the school removed her children, aged 2 and 6, from its roll without prior notice, investigation, or allegation of misconduct. She said the incident occurred on Monday, January 12, 2026, despite the children having resumed classes earlier that day.

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‎The parent made the allegation in a post shared on X on Friday, describing the action as abrupt, distressing, and unjustified, particularly as school fees for the term had already been fully paid.

‎According to her account, she received a message from the school later that afternoon informing her that the children had been withdrawn with immediate effect. She maintained that neither she nor her children were informed of any offence that warranted such a decision.

‎Owoeye further alleged that the action was linked to a prior disagreement between her and the school’s proprietor, an issue she said had been resolved following an apology from the school owner. She described the alleged expulsion as an inappropriate attempt to involve children in an adult dispute.

‎She said the experience was emotionally challenging, noting that it was difficult to explain to young children why they could no longer return to an environment they associated with learning and safety.

Parent Accuses Lekki School of Unlawful Expulsion of Two Children

‎The parent stressed that educational institutions are required to operate within established regulatory frameworks that prioritise professionalism, fairness, and the best interests of the child, warning that education should never be used as leverage in personal disputes.

‎Owoeye disclosed that she had formally petitioned the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education over the matter and had also instructed her legal representatives to take steps to protect her children’s rights.

‎She said her decision to speak publicly was driven by a desire for accountability and to prevent similar experiences for other families, adding that parents deserve transparency while schools must be subject to appropriate oversight.

‎Efforts to obtain a response from Troika Multilingual School were unsuccessful, as calls placed to the contact number listed on the school’s official website went unanswered. A text message sent to the same number had not been responded to as of the time of filing this report.

‎Reacting to the development, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr Kayode Sutton, confirmed that the department responsible for private school regulation would investigate the complaint.

‎He stated that the state government would take appropriate action if it is established that the school violated regulatory guidelines governing private educational institutions.

‎Disputes between parents and school managements have increasingly drawn the attention of education stakeholders in Lagos State, particularly regarding due process and the protection of children’s rights. The state government has, in previous cases, taken disciplinary measures against schools found to have breached established standards.