Residents and students in Kumawu, in the Ashanti Region, remain stranded two weeks after a devastating storm ripped off the roofs of over 60 houses and eight schools.
The affected schools include Apostolic D/A JHS, SDA Basic School, St. Martin R/C Basic School, Anglican Basic School, Nkwanta AME Basic School, Kumawu Presby Primary, Abotanso Methodist Primary, and Oyoko Methodist Primary School.
The storm, which struck on March 4, has forced many students to stay home, while others have been combined into overcrowded classrooms due to the destruction of their school buildings.
Speaking to Citi News, some parents lamented that since the incident, they have had no choice but to take their children to the farm, as there are no safe classrooms for them to study in.
The NADMO Director for the Sekyere Kumawu District, Emmanuel Obeng, stated in an interview that his office has submitted a report to the relevant authorities for support and relief items.
However, he appealed for individual and organizational assistance to provide relief for affected residents and students.
Meanwhile, the NDC’s 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for Kumawu, Kwasi Amankwaa, has donated roofing sheets to support the repair works.
He also called on other stakeholders to contribute to efforts aimed at addressing the situation.
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