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Students, teachers of Maase RC Primary School cry for help over death trap building

Parents, teachers, and students at the Maase R/C Primary and Junior High School have bemoaned the devastating state of their school building.

The school, within the Afigya Kwabre South district of the Ashanti region, is gradually collapsing from the roof to the building itself.

The death trap school has left students, parents, and teachers in fear at Maase, a small town near Atimatim.

A visit to the school by GhanaWeb’s Ashanti Regional Correspondent, Nana Peprah, revealed that the school lacks almost everything, including desks, textbooks, and other teaching and learning materials.

Apart from the rusting state of its roofing sheets, there were many big holes that have been created in them, directly exposing the students to a scorching sun and rain.

Some parents who spoke to GhanaWeb stated that the school is compelled to shut down anytime it rains.

They said the development has impacted negatively on the academic work of their wards, adding that it makes them perform abysmally in B.E.C.E.

Some teachers who spoke to this reporter on condition of anonymity revealed that most students and teachers do not find it pleasant to stay in the death trap classrooms that have also become habitat for goats, snakes, lizards, and other dangerous reptiles.

Wee smokers and night owls, they say, also play a role because the school is typically a free-to-enter facility due to the lack of a fence wall and doors for most of the classrooms.

“The situation is very disheartening and worrying. The poor condition of the school is affecting teaching and learning in the school. Some of our colleagues usually come here and run away due to the unendingly devastating state of the school,” one teacher said.

Some students who spoke to GhanaWeb also revealed that they are usually compelled to run home for safety cover when it is raining due to the shaking nature of the building.

“We’re pleading with the authority to come to our aid. We don’t want the school to collapse on us,” they lamented.

Meanwhile, some parents reiterated that none of the schools in the area have ever seen children since their establishment.

“Our wards usually study under this death trap school, which gives them pressure and all kinds of fear,” a parent stated.

They have called on the government, philanthropists, individuals and other NGOs to come to their aid.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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