Cracked Walls, Leaking Roofs: Amadum Adankwame Methodist Primary Faces Imminent Collapse
Teachers and parents of Amadum Adankwame Methodist Primary School in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District are sounding the alarm over what they describe as life-threatening conditions in which their children are forced to learn.
After years of neglect, the school buildings have deteriorated so badly that some classroom walls are on the verge of caving in, while damaged roofs offer little protection from the weather. For pupils and teachers, every rainfall brings fresh fears of collapse.
“Anytime it rains, we have to shift the children around the classroom to avoid leaks and falling debris,” lamented one teacher. “We fear for our lives and those of the pupils.”
The crumbling infrastructure is just one of many challenges confronting the school, which serves children from Amadum Adankwame and surrounding communities. Many classrooms have no windows or doors, leaving them exposed to the elements, stray animals, and intruders.
Adding to the woes is the absence of a perimeter fence — a situation that has turned the school compound into a hideout for some youth at night. Teachers report frequent cases of people trespassing to smoke and even defecate in the classrooms, forcing staff to clean up before lessons begin each day.
Basic furniture is also in short supply. Many pupils squeeze onto broken desks or sit on the bare floor, while some teachers conduct classes without chairs or tables. Sanitation is another pressing concern — the school lacks urinals and toilets for both students and staff, creating especially harsh conditions for girls and female teachers.
Mr. Stephen Osei Akoto of the School Management Committee says the state of the school paints a grim picture of the community’s neglect.
“We have appealed to the district assembly, the government — but our pleas have yielded no results. It is heartbreaking to watch children study in these conditions,” he said.
In a small relief, the Old Students’ Association recently donated some dual desks to the school, but stakeholders insist that this gesture alone cannot fix the enormous challenges facing the institution.
“The entire school needs a complete overhaul — new roofs, reinforced walls, decent toilets, furniture for pupils and staff, and a fence wall to protect the school environment,” Mr. Akoto stressed.
The teachers, parents, and community members are now renewing their plea to the government, benevolent individuals, and NGOs to intervene urgently before tragedy strikes.
As classrooms continue to deteriorate, the call for help grows louder. For the pupils of Amadum Adankwame Methodist Primary School, a safe learning environment remains a distant hope — one that depends on immediate action from all stakeholders.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/
