The dire state of Akpoklikope D/A Primary School, located in the Sene East District of Ghana’s Bono East Region, has drawn widespread attention after a video surfaced online showing pupils studying under harsh and unsafe conditions.
The video, shared by Penyah Blog Media, reveals young students sitting on stones and bare ground under a makeshift shelter, struggling to take lessons without basic educational infrastructure.
The absence of proper classroom structures, desks, and learning materials paints a troubling picture of neglect, despite efforts by teachers and students to continue academic activities.
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The situation has sparked public outcry, with many Ghanaians calling on the government, Ghana Education Service (GES), and stakeholders in education to intervene urgently.
Education, widely acknowledged as a fundamental human right, appears to be compromised for these pupils, who continue to study in a setting unfit for effective teaching and learning.
The lack of infrastructure not only demotivates teachers but also puts the safety and future of the children at risk.
Concerned citizens have taken to social media to urge authorities to prioritize rural education.
This incident highlights the broader issue of educational inequality in Ghana, especially in rural communities, and serves as a call to action for both government and private institutions to bridge the infrastructure gap in basic education.