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Low school turnout marks reopening in Nkwanta enclave
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Mr Jonathan Korsinah, the Nkwanta South Municipal Education Director, has described the first week reopening of schools in the area as unencouraging due to low pupil attendance turnout across several communities.
According to the director, a major factor contributing to the situation is the recent spats of conflicts and associated gun running in the area, which has made parents hesitant to send their children to school.
He said enrolment has been exceptionally low after the Easter break, which opened on April 21.
The director indicated that most parents in the affected areas of the conflict are expecting assurances of the safety of their children and consistent presence of teachers before allowing their wards to resume fully.
Speaking to the GNA, Mr Korsinah said the lingering concerns over the low turnout could be associated with the ongoing groundnut planting season in some communities as many pupils and students would accompany their parents to their farms instead of returning to the classroom.
The director also noted that some parents appear indifferent about the reopening, showing little urgency in ensuring their children return to school.
Furthermore, he said that despite the low turnout of pupils, teachers have reported to school and remain ready to carry out their duties as authorities work to improve attendance in the upcoming weeks.
Mr Korsinah, therefore, encouraged parents to allow their wards to return to school as the second week approaches, assuring of their safety.
He emphasised that the current academic period is the third term, which is crucial in promoting pupils to the next class, and urged parents to prioritise their children’s education. –GNA
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has questioned why Ghana continues to import toothpicks despite having the resources to produce them locally.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu, who previously served as Minister for Trade and Industry, said he feels ashamed that the country still depends on imports for such a basic product.
“I have been Minister for Trade and Industry before and I carry the shame. How come that in Ghana we cannot produce toothpicks and we have to import them?” he asked.
According to him, Ghana has enough resources to support local businesses to manufacture products such as toothpicks instead of relying on imports. He said the country should encourage private sector investment in manufacturing to create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign goods.
Mr. Iddrisu alleged that some people who received government support under private sector initiatives failed to use the funds for their intended purpose.
“If you want, Honorable Kojo, because you… I can’t go there. There are people who took money in the name of the private sector and said they were going to farm. That money never went to their farms. You know that,” he told Parliament.
On job creation, the Education Minister said he agreed with the views expressed by a colleague on the need to create more employment opportunities. However, he argued that the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme did not provide the solution to Ghana’s employment challenges.
Mr. Iddrisu made the remarks during parliamentary proceedings while contributing to discussions on job creation and the country’s industrial development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged GH¢55 million case, insisting that no such issue was raised during his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
In a Facebook post after his release from EOCO custody, Mr Aboagye stated that at no point during his detention was he questioned about any GH¢55 million.
“For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None,” he wrote.
According to him, he was detained for four days, a day after announcing his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party.
Mr Aboagye alleged that false narratives were circulated about his arrest but expressed confidence that the truth would eventually prevail.
He thanked NPP supporters who demonstrated and called for his release, saying news of the protests reached him while he was in detention and encouraged him.
Mr Aboagye indicated that the support shown by party faithful strengthened his resolve and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the NPP.
He maintained that his detention had not discouraged him from pursuing his political ambition.
“If the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly,” he stated.
Mr Aboagye expressed appreciation to his legal team, the leadership of the NPP and all supporters who stood by him throughout his detention.
He reiterated his determination to lead the party’s Communications Directorate, declaring that he remained “ready to win” and committed to what he described as the party’s mission to “command the narrative.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
