Historic Ghanaian school collapses as classrooms crumble and pupils flee
Maamenhyeso Presby Basic School, established in 1939, now faces severe decline with only 39 pupils remaining. Once a respected institution that shaped prominent national figures, the school struggles with crumbling infrastructure and a lack of basic resources. Parents and officials have raised urgent concerns over the worsening conditions.
The school’s buildings are in a dangerous state, with no proper doors or windows. Heavy rain causes leaks, forcing teachers to shut classes during bad weather. Animals roam freely inside, leaving waste and even giving birth in classrooms due to poor security.
Basic facilities are missing entirely. There are no toilets, forcing pupils and teachers to use nearby bushes. Teachers lack an office to store materials securely, and the School Feeding Programme has been cut. These issues have driven enrolment down sharply. FM Danso, Chairman of the School Management Committee, has repeatedly called for help but received no response. Officials at the Suhum Municipal Education Directorate refused to comment, insisting that higher authorities must approve any statements. Meanwhile, parent Luis Adamdoh has urged the government to build a bridge over the Maame River, as flooding cuts off access during the rainy season. As of January 2026, the school’s leadership remains unclear, with no public records identifying current officials. The lack of oversight has worsened the crisis, leaving students and teachers without essential support.
The school’s future remains uncertain without immediate intervention. Crumbling classrooms, missing sanitation, and security failures continue to push families away. Without repairs, resources, or official action, the historic institution risks further decline.
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