The Municipal Director of Education for Ablekuma North, Ebenezer Perry Ofori, says authorities are still awaiting a report from the police on the cause of the fire that damaged the Kwashieman Cluster of Schools.
The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Tuesday, December 17, 2024, destroyed key facilities, including the school’s library, science laboratory, and examination centre. Ballot boxes for the Ablekuma North Parliamentary election were also being stored at the school at the time of the incident.
Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Ofori assured that despite some congestion, academic activities had resumed.
“We are okay; all students have been accommodated. However, due to the loss of some classrooms, there is a bit of congestion. But it’s still better than before, so we are managing for now,” he said.
He added that authorities had taken steps to obtain the fire report.
“We called a meeting, and the police advised the Municipal Assembly to write formally to the police and fire service for the report. As of now, the report is not ready, which means no action can be taken on the burnt block. We are still waiting for it to determine the next steps, but teaching and learning are ongoing.”
