Ghana School Drowns in Silence: Students Wade Through Floodwaters to Attend Class

In Ofankor, a suburb of Accra, Ghana, students at St. Peter's Anglican School face a daily struggle. Every time it rains, their school compound transforms into a large, stagnant pond. JoyNews reporter Jacqueline Ansomaah Yeboah witnessed the situation firsthand: "The school's main pathways were still drenched, making access to some classrooms difficult." The video shows students navigating the flooded area, highlighting the challenges they face in attending school. The Assemblywoman for the area, however, took issue with the reporting, demanding the news crew stop filming. Despite the resistance, the report underscores the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to ensure a safe learning environment for the students. The incident highlights a larger issue of neglected infrastructure in public schools, underscoring the need for greater investment in education and community development. This is not an isolated incident; according to residents, the school floods almost every time it rains. The hope is that this report will bring attention to the situation and lead to positive change.