Amadum Adankwame Methodist Primary School Cry for Help Over Cracked Walls and Broken Roofs
Teachers at the Amadum Adankwame Methodist Primary School in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District are crying out for urgent intervention as the school continues to fall apart due to years of neglect. The staff say their classrooms are no longer safe for learning, with cracked walls, leaking roofs, and decaying infrastructure threatening the lives of pupils and teachers alike.
The school, which caters to children from Amadum Adankwame and nearby communities, is now at a breaking point. Several classroom blocks have gaping cracks in the walls and roofs that leak heavily during rain. Some sections are without doors or windows, leaving classrooms vulnerable to weather, intruders, and dust. Teaching and learning, the teachers say, have become a daily struggle.
“Our classrooms are breaking down before our eyes,” one frustrated teacher shared.
“When it rains, we must move the children to avoid the parts of the room where the water pours in. The roofs are weak, and the walls are cracked. It’s dangerous.”
The absence of a fence wall has worsened the situation, as town boys reportedly enter the compound at night to smoke and sometimes defecate inside the classrooms. The teachers say they often arrive in the morning to clean human waste before lessons can begin.
According to the teachers, the school also lacks basic necessities such as dual desks, urinals, toilets for both pupils and teachers, and even chairs for the staff. Many pupils sit on broken furniture or on the floor, while teachers work without tables or chairs. Female teachers and girls are especially affected by the lack of sanitation facilities.
Mr. Stephen Osei Akoto, a member of the School Management Committee (SMC), expressed deep concern about the school’s condition.
“The poor nature of the school doesn’t speak well of our community. We’ve complained to the authorities many times, but nothing has been done,” he said.
“The cracked walls and broken roofs are a serious danger to our children and teachers. We are calling on the government, NGOs, and anyone who can help to come to our rescue.”
Despite the challenges, the school community continues to press on. The Old Students’ Association recently donated some dual desks, easing the pressure slightly. However, Mr. Akoto insists the intervention, while appreciated, is not enough.
“We thank our old students, but we need more help. The school needs total renovation — new roofs, repaired walls, proper toilets, desks, and a secure fence,” he emphasized.
The situation at Amadum Adankwame Methodist Primary School is not unique, but it is urgent. Teachers, parents, and community members are pleading for immediate government support to prevent a total collapse of the school infrastructure and to ensure the safety and dignity of the pupils.
