Victims and displaced residents of Amakye Bare, a community in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality of the Ashanti Region, continue to appeal to the government for support following a devastating storm that tore through the area, destroying over 60 houses and four schools. Many affected residents describe their current living conditions as unbearable and distressing.

Among the institutions severely impacted are Barekuma R/C Primary, Barekuma D/A Junior High School, and two private schools.

The storm, which struck around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, left at least 16 people injured, while several buildings collapsed, rendering hundreds homeless. According to the Assembly Member for the area, Stephen Kwadwo Ampofo, the only assistance received so far has come from the Kyidomhene of the area, Nana Osei-Tutu, and his brothers, who have provided roofing sheets and carpenters to help restore some of the damaged structures.

However, he revealed that recent assessments show that 152 houses were affected, displacing approximately 1,000 people.

“For now, we are yet to receive support from the district assembly, government, and other stakeholders. It was only yesterday that Kyidomhene and his brother provided some roofing sheets along with a carpenter. We assessed those in dire need, and though we all need help, some cases are more urgent.

“The current situation is unbearable, and without support, we are struggling to cope. We are calling on individuals, the government, and other stakeholders to intervene,” he stated. Meanwhile, academic activities have resumed for final-year students of Barekuma D/A Junior High School, who are preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

However, students in forms one and two, as well as those in primary school, remain at home as authorities have yet to arrange an alternative learning space.