21/05/2026
Lakes State Minister accuses Darling Wisdom Academy of poaching top students
Lakes State Education Minister Nelson Makoi has accused Darling Wisdom Secondary School in Juba of illegally recruiting nine top Senior Four students from five schools in the state, aiming to dominate national exam rankings.
However, the director of Darling Wisdom denied the Minister's press statement, insisting the allegations are false.
Minister Nelson Makoi said the school violated Ministry of Education transfer policies by pressuring students already under scholarship to leave mid-programme. Affected schools include Abukloi, Clever Origin, Panekar, Good Hope, and Savanah High School.
Lakes State CID head Lt. Col. Mayom Manuer confirmed that one suspect has been arrested, alleging he acted as a recruiter for Darling Wisdom. The case has been transferred to court.
The Minister called for the return of the students and urged authorities to hold those responsible accountable.