Wiyaala Appeals to Mahama, GES Over Poor Conditions at Funsi SHS

Ghanaian musician Wiyaala has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to urgently address the worsening living conditions at Funsi Senior High School in the Upper West Region.

The singer made the appeal following a visit to the school, where she documented several challenges affecting students, including years of power outages, inadequate water supply, overcrowded dormitories and poor living conditions.

In a video shared on her Facebook page, Wiyaala drew attention to the deplorable state of the school’s Boyle Dormitory, where students reportedly have been without electricity for the past three to four years.

She expressed concern about the difficulties students face, particularly in the evenings when darkness sets in, as well as the persistent water shortage, which has made basic daily activities increasingly challenging.

During her interaction with the students, some disclosed that they sometimes spend several hours waiting for water. One student revealed that he had waited for approximately three hours for water to flow.

Wiyaala also inspected the dormitory facilities and expressed worry about the overcrowded sleeping arrangements and inadequate ventilation.

According to one student, the lack of sufficient accommodation sometimes forces some occupants to sleep outside, leaving them exposed to mosquitoes and potentially dangerous creatures such as snakes and scorpions.

The musician also defended the students’ decision to demonstrate over their living conditions, explaining that they had repeatedly attempted to communicate their concerns through the appropriate channels but had not received the necessary attention.

She maintained that the demonstration was peaceful and that the students were only seeking to draw attention to their demands for electricity, water and improved accommodation.

Wiyaala subsequently appealed to President Mahama, the school’s Member of Parliament, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, and the District Chief Executive, Adamu Shaibu, to intervene and help resolve the challenges confronting the institution.

She further urged the Ghana Education Service to take immediate interest in the situation, stressing the need for students to have access to a safe and conducive environment for both learning and accommodation.

During the visit, personnel from the Funsi Fire Service reportedly arrived at the school with water to support the students. However, the water was said to be unsuitable for drinking because it had been collected from a dam.

Her visit has once again drawn attention to the difficulties confronting students at Funsi Senior High School, particularly their struggle to access basic amenities necessary for their health, safety and education.