Final-year students of Chereponi Senior High School in the North East Region have staged a protest over what they describe as poor feeding conditions and concerns about the management of resources in the school.
The students accused some members of the school administration, including the headmaster and his assistant, of diverting food items meant for students for personal use.
According to them, the quality and quantity of meals served in the school have worsened over time, leaving many students dissatisfied and frustrated.
The protest comes at a critical period as the students continue to write their final examinations.
Some students claimed they had endured the situation for months but decided to speak out after repeated complaints allegedly failed to bring any improvement.
In addition to the feeding concerns, the students also questioned a GH₵200 levy reportedly collected from parents by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The money was said to be intended to support candidates during their examination period.
However, the students argued that despite already writing several examination papers, they had not received the promised support.
They are therefore demanding accountability from authorities and calling for a refund of the money collected.
Speaking to journalists during the protest, one student expressed disappointment over the situation, saying the meals served in the school were inadequate and not fit for students preparing for important examinations.
The student also questioned why parents were being asked to pay additional money without seeing any clear benefits.
Following the protest, Daniel Nii Adjetey, the Chereponi District Director of Education, visited the school to engage the students and restore calm. He assured them that their concerns would be thoroughly investigated and addressed.
According to him, some of the issues raised were linked to administrative arrangements involving the PTA, particularly regarding intervention classes and examination support for final-year students.
He, however, suggested that some individuals outside the school may have influenced the students’ actions.
Meanwhile, the assistant headmaster rejected the allegations of corruption and denied claims that the school administration controls PTA funds. He also insisted that the school has adequate food supplies for students.
Education authorities say discussions with stakeholders are ongoing to resolve the matter and ensure normal academic activities continue peacefully.
