Education
Ghana’s School Sanitation Crisis: 6 in 10 Basic and Secondary Schools Lack Toilets and Water
A new performance audit by Ghana’s Auditor-General has unveiled a deeply troubling reality: 60% of basic and secondary schools across the country lack access to toilets and running water, placing students’ health, dignity, and education at risk.
The nationwide audit highlights a critical gap in Ghana’s progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which commits countries to “ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all” by 2030. With just five years remaining, Ghana is far from meeting this target.
According to the 2025 performance audit, only 2 in every 5 schools have functional toilet and urinal facilities with running water. This means thousands of public schools are operating below the minimum sanitation standards.
The situation is even more dire when measured against local legal requirements. The Pre-Tertiary Education Act (2020) mandates at least one toilet cubicle for every 50 students. Yet, an alarming 87% of schools do not meet this standard. At Tamale Islamic Science Senior High School, 4,591 students share a single KVIP toilet with just two squat holes. In Kumasi’s State Experimental 1 M/A Basic School, 169 students depend on just one toilet.
This crisis is more than an infrastructure failure—it is a public health emergency. Poor sanitation is causing students, especially girls, to miss school during menstruation, face health risks from infections, or resort to unsafe open defecation. In Tamale, some girls have reported using bushes or public toilets when school facilities are locked due to water shortages.
This is not a new problem. In 2010, the Ministry of Education rolled out a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative under the Education Strategic Plan (ESP 2010–2020), aiming to equip 75% of basic schools with sanitation infrastructure by 2020. That goal has not been met.
The audit attributes part of the failure to poor planning and misplaced priorities. In many cases, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) focus on building classrooms while neglecting sanitation needs. Some schools have water closet toilets that remain locked due to water shortages, while others have donor-funded toilet blocks that sit unused for years because they were never properly handed over.
Even in schools where toilets exist, maintenance is often neglected. The audit found disturbing conditions: faeces on floors, broken flushing systems, discarded sanitary pads, and filthy urinals. Cleaning schedules are not enforced, and many schools have never received basic cleaning materials.
This crisis forces children to make a heartbreaking choice—between attending school and preserving their dignity. For too many Ghanaian students, particularly girls, school has become a place of discomfort and risk instead of safety and growth.
Without urgent action, Ghana risks leaving a generation of students behind—not just academically, but in their most basic right to hygiene and human dignity.
Education
PRESS STATEMENT : Team Haruna Opposes SRC Presidential Election Results
Team Haruna addresses the student body to formally express its opposition to the declared results of the SRC Presidential election.
This position is based on serious irregularities observed during the voting process, which undermine the credibility, transparency, and fairness of the election.
It has come to our notice that some students who had not cast their votes were, upon accessing the portal, indicated as already voted. This situation disenfranchised affected individuals and raises grave concerns about the integrity of the system.
Additionally, inconsistencies were recorded in the vote count displayed on the portal. In several instances, votes cast did not reflect accurately or update as expected, creating doubt about the reliability of the tallying process.
We also observed procedural lapses. The election, scheduled to commence at 7am, did not begin till 8am and also the portal was inaccessible to many students between 8am and 9am. Furthermore, there are indications that voting activity continued beyond the official closing time, with votes reportedly being recorded after 5pm.
These issues, taken together, compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
In light of the above, Team Haruna:
1. Rejects the credibility of the SRC Presidential election results.
2. Calls on the Electoral Commission to immediately investigate these irregularities.
3. Demands a comprehensive audit of the voting system and records.
4. Urges the Commission to take appropriate remedial action, including possible annulment and rerun when these concerns are validated.
We remain committed to protecting the democratic will of the students and ensuring that every vote genuinely counts.
We call on all stakeholders to stand for transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Signed
Haruna Rashid Yussif
Presidential Aspirant
For media engagements contact
Joshua Selormey
Campaign Manager
054 900 4379
Education
Unpaid Teachers Threaten Indefinite Protest Over Salary Arrears
The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has announced plans to embark on an indefinite protest at the Ministry of Finance beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2026, if government fails to present a clear roadmap for settling their salary arrears.
National Organiser of the group, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, disclosed the decision in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story, citing prolonged delays in payments affecting members across the country.
According to him, some teachers have worked for between seven and 18 months without receiving salaries, raising concerns about their welfare and the government’s commitment to its obligations.
“We have teachers who have worked between seven and 18 months without salaries. As we speak, we don’t even know whether the government will fulfil its obligation to us,” he said.
Mr Segbefia noted that although the coalition has engaged key stakeholders, including the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education, no concrete payment timeline has been communicated.
He explained that while authorities indicated that a memo had been exchanged between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance, the lack of progress remains troubling.
“The Minister listened to our concerns and promised to expedite the process. But as we speak, we are only seeing recruitment ongoing, while those of us already working have not been paid,” he added.
The coalition has also questioned the government’s priorities, arguing that it is unjust to recruit new teachers while those already in the system remain unpaid.
“We are already in the classrooms working, yet we are not being paid. Why recruit more teachers when you cannot even pay those already in the system?” he queried.
Mr Segbefia further expressed frustration over what he described as disparities in the treatment of public sector workers, noting that nurses who underwent similar processes are expected to begin receiving arrears from April.
The group had earlier given the government a deadline of April 12, 2026, to provide a payment plan. However, with no response received, the coalition says it will escalate its actions.
“Tomorrow, April 15, we are hitting the streets. And we are not leaving anytime soon,” he declared.
The coalition is demanding direct engagement with top government officials, including President John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President, or the Chief of Staff, insisting the protest will continue until a clear payment plan is secured.
Mr Segbefia added that members are prepared for a prolonged demonstration, with some travelling from Kumasi and Tamale to join the protest in Accra.
“We are coming with our belongings. Some colleagues are travelling from Kumasi and Tamale. We are prepared to sleep at the Ministry of Finance until we get a payment plan. That is the last thing we will do,” he stated.
Education
WAHANGELA KINGDOM Unveils The Blackwood Worldwide Institute of Change with Lifetime PhD Program
The WahAngela Kingdom has officially unveiled T.H.E. B.L.A.C.K.W.O.O.D Worldwide Institute of Change, introducing what it describes as a fully accredited lifetime PhD program built on the foundation of Cramer Courses.

The historic launch took place at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly on Thursday, March 26, 2026, drawing a significant gathering of high-profile dignitaries, key stakeholders, and traditional leaders.
The newly introduced institute is positioned as a global platform for transformational leadership, intellectual empowerment, and societal change. According to organisers, the program aims to redefine conventional academic pathways by offering a lifetime PhD structure, designed to combine academic excellence with real-world impact.

Built on Cramer Courses, the initiative emphasises continuous learning, leadership development, and practical application of knowledge beyond traditional classroom systems.
The launch event was marked by a strong show of support from influential figures across various sectors. Traditional authorities, institutional stakeholders, and guests gathered to witness what has been described as a groundbreaking milestone in alternative education and global leadership training.
The presence of such a diverse and high-level audience underscored the significance of the initiative and its potential to influence both local and international academic landscapes.

With the successful launch of the institute, the WahAngela Kingdom continues to expand its footprint in areas of education, leadership, and humanitarian impact.

As interest grows, the initiative is expected to attract participants from across Africa and the diaspora, positioning Ghana as a hub for alternative, impact-driven academic advancement.
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