The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over the silence of teacher unions and the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in response to allegations that expired rice, repackaged for distribution, has been supplied to Senior High Schools (SHSs).
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused Lamens Investment Africa Limited, in collaboration with the National Food Buffer Stock Company, of supplying 22,000 bags of expired rice to SHSs in February 2024.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Ablakwa called on key education stakeholders to address the issue urgently, stressing the need for swift action to prevent such incidents from recurring.
“We are deeply concerned by the continued silence of CHASS and the teacher unions, which only erodes confidence. Parents trust that the institutions will safeguard their children.
“To learn that school heads are being forced to accept expired, contaminated food with no expiry dates is troubling. This situation implicates both the heads and CHASS, and we demand an explanation as to why they are permitting this,” he said.
The Minority has renewed its call for a comprehensive investigation and accountability to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
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