Ghanaian musician Wiyaala has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to urgently improve conditions at Funsi Senior High School in the Upper West Region. Her appeal follows a visit that exposed prolonged power outages, water shortages, and overcrowded dormitories. Wiyaala defended students' demonstrations, saying they had repeatedly sought help from authorities. She highlighted reports of students waiting hours for water and some being forced to sleep outside due to overcrowding.
Wiyaala's visit to the school revealed that students have been without electricity for three to four years, particularly in the Boyle Dormitory. She questioned how students were expected to cope with their daily routines without power, especially at night. The water situation was equally troubling, with students recounting difficulties accessing water. One student reportedly waited approximately three hours for water to become available. Others described spending considerable time in queues for the limited supply.
The musician also raised concerns about the conditions inside the boys' dormitory, particularly overcrowding and poor ventilation. One student explained that overcrowding forces some occupants to sleep outside, leaving them vulnerable to mosquito bites and potentially dangerous animals. Wiyaala defended the students' decision to protest, describing it as an attempt to draw attention to persistent problems rather than an act of disrespect towards school authorities.
Wiyaala called on President Mahama, Funsi's Member of Parliament, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, and District Chief Executive Adamu Shaibu to intervene and help resolve the challenges. She also appealed to the Ghana Education Service to take urgent action, insisting that students deserve access to electricity, safe drinking water, and decent accommodation as part of a conducive learning environment.
The Ghana Education Service has assured students and the public that it will work with the school's management to address electricity and water supply challenges at the boys' dormitory. This assurance follows growing calls for urgent intervention to ensure students have access to basic necessities required to live and study in a safe and supportive environment.
During her visit, personnel from the Funsi Fire Service reportedly arrived with water to assist the students. However, the water was sourced from a dam and considered unsuitable for drinking. Wiyaala's concerns have drawn renewed attention to the conditions at Funsi Senior High School, where students continue to grapple with difficulties accessing essential facilities.
The concerns raised by Wiyaala have sparked renewed calls for intervention, with many emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the challenges faced by students at Funsi Senior High School. The situation highlights the need for improved infrastructure and resources to support students' education and well-being.
Key points
- Wiyaala urges President Mahama and GES to intervene in Funsi SHS conditions
- Students face prolonged power outages, water shortages, and overcrowded dormitories
- GES assures students and public of efforts to address electricity and water supply challenges
