Students of Hwidiem Senior High School (HWISEC) in the Ahafo Region have staged a protest to voice their frustration over the deteriorating infrastructure at their school, which they claim is hindering their academic progress.
The protest saw students marching through the streets of Hwidiem to bring public attention to the issues affecting their learning environment.
Senior Boys Prefect, Sulemani Yaya, spoke to Adom News following the protest, outlining several critical concerns.
He highlighted the deplorable condition of the girls’ toilet facility, which poses serious health risks. He also expressed worry about the boys’ dormitory, describing it as structurally weak and on the brink of collapse, with insufficient beds forcing many students to sleep on the floor.
Additionally, Yaya raised concerns about the lack of desks and chairs, which affects the learning environment, and questioned the use of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) funds, claiming students have not seen any tangible benefits from the money collected over the years.
Asutifi South District Chief Executive (DCE) nominee, Mr. Asabre Donkor, acknowledged the legitimacy of the students’ concerns.
He credited the timely intervention of key stakeholders, including traditional leaders, police, and officials from the Ghana Education Service (GES), for preventing damage to school property during the protest.
Donkor assured the students that steps would be taken to address the infrastructural challenges to improve the school environment and support effective teaching and learning.
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