Teaching and learning activities at Ekumfi Ameyaw Senior High School are being severely hampered by a critical and alarming shortage of furniture, leading to substandard conditions for students.
Currently, the situation in classrooms is dire, with four students forced to cram onto a single mono-desk, while others resort to bending over benches just to be able to write examinations. The challenges extend to the dormitories, where a severe lack of bed frames means numerous students are sleeping on bare floors, placing their mattresses directly on the ground.
In a video shared on TV3’s X account today, June 23, 2025, the school prefect, Boateng Gyasi Baafi, articulated the disturbing reality. “Some students have to pair with others to get a seat. During exams, there are not enough chairs, so many students struggle to write comfortably. At the dormitory, beds are also inadequate. So, students lay mattresses on the floor,” he stated.
This deplorable condition has sparked serious concern and frustration among parents. Many revealed that they had already contributed funds to address the furniture crisis, yet the situation remains unchanged. Opoku Agyemang, a concerned parent, disclosed that parents were asked to contribute GH¢300 each specifically for desks and beds. However, despite multiple contributions towards this cause, the promised furniture has yet to materialize.
“We are worried. The students are suffering, and we don’t know where the money we contributed has gone. One desk is meant for one student, but now four students are sitting at one desk. If they end up writing the same answers, who is to blame?” Agyemang questioned, highlighting the academic and ethical implications of the crisis.
In response to the growing outcry, Raphael K. Gapson, the National PTA Secretary, has called for immediate accountability. He announced that the association will launch an investigation into the matter, which he described as reeking of financial mismanagement. “If it is established that funds which were collected were not used for their intended purpose, appropriate punitive measures will be taken,” Gapson warned. “If the person involved is a Ghana Education Service staff member, we will report to the GES for disciplinary action. We may also refer the matter to EOCO, as this could amount to a criminal offence.”
Gapson underscored the critical importance of transparency and community involvement in resolving challenges within the education sector.
Facing the urgent need for intervention, Ekumfi Ameyaw Senior High School has appealed to the Ministry of Education, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders for immediate support to improve the learning conditions for its students.
Source: http://thepressradio.com
