Academic work at the Akyem Sakyikrom Basic School in the Denkyembour District of the Eastern Region is being threatened due to the dilapidated nature of the mud and wooden structure serving as a classroom block.
This is not only preventing the pupils from attending school regularly but also making it difficult for teachers to accept postings to the school.
Speaking to Adom News, the Assembly member for Sakyikrom Electoral Area, Bismarck Offei, noted that the community that the poor nature of the school structure was a serious threat to both pupils and teachers.
He said the people constructed the structure many years ago and had not seen any rehabilitation, adding that an appeal for assistance had not been forthcoming.
Meanwhile, some pupils of Akyem Sakyikrom Basic School noted that they are sometimes discouraged and do not find it pleasant and exciting to return to the death trap as the school has become a habitat for goats, weeds, lizards, snakes, and other dangerous reptiles.
On his part, the Asomkahene of Akyem Sakyikrom Nana offei Asare,
said members of the community were worried over the poor nature of the school and called on non-governmental organizations, individuals, and, philanthropists to help rehabilitate, the school to provide quality education to the pupils.