A chieftaincy dispute in the Nanik and Nganme communities of the Bunkpurugu Yunyoo District in the Northeast Region has led to the closure of 20 schools, leaving thousands of students without access to education.
The decision to shut down the schools was made due to the rising insecurity in the area, which has resulted in several deaths, injuries, and destruction of properties.
The situation took a turn for the worse when a non-native teacher was tragically killed, prompting other teachers to flee for their safety.
Confirming the development, Daniel Bajab, the North East Regional Public Relations Officer for the Ghana Education Service, stated that the situation remains unsafe for both teachers and students.
According to Bajab, the chieftaincy conflict has drastically affected attendance, with about 20 schools affected.
Stakeholders, including the Ghana Education Service, have held a meeting to discuss the situation and find solutions to ensure the safe return of teachers aand students to school.
“The Director, along with members of the Ghana Education Service and major stakeholders, held a meeting to strategize on how to bring back the students and teachers to school,” Bajab stated.
The closure of the schools has raised concerns about the impact on the education of the students.
The Ghana Education Service and other stakeholders are working to find a solution to the crisis, but it remains unclear when the schools will reopen.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
