The people of Sokode Gbogame in the Ho Central Municipality of the Volta Region have made an urgent appeal to the government and relevant stakeholders to address critical infrastructure deficits affecting their community, particularly in education and local development.
Mankrado of the Sokode Traditional Area, Togbe Wusu Krakani III, expressed deep concern over the dire state of social amenities in the area.
In an exclusive interview with Adom News, he lamented the poor condition of the Sokode Gbogame M/A (B) JHS, describing it as a death trap that endangers both students and teachers.
The school lacks proper classrooms to accommodate the growing student population, and its deteriorating structure poses significant risks.
Togbe Wusu Krakani III also called for the completion of the abandoned market in the community, suggesting that it could be repurposed to support educational infrastructure or other community development projects.
He urged the Ho Central Municipal Assembly and the government to prioritize the facility’s completion for the benefit of the people.
Another major concern raised by the traditional leader is the state of the modern municipal abattoir located within the Sokode Traditional Area.
He noted that the facility, which has the potential to boost the local economy, remains unused and is gradually deteriorating.
He appealed to the government and the municipal authorities to operationalize the abattoir, emphasizing that a functional facility would create jobs, enhance agribusiness, and contribute to food security in the region.
Adding his voice to the call for intervention, the Assistant Headmaster of Sokode Gbogame M/A (B) JHS, Mr. Fessi Emil, highlighted numerous challenges facing the school.
He revealed that since 2007, the school has struggled with inadequate furniture, faulty ceiling fans that make learning conditions unbearable due to excessive heat, and structurally weak classroom blocks that pose a danger to both students and staff.
During a visit to the school, Adom News observed that the building’s zinc roofing was rusting, and the walls and floors were visibly cracked.
In the absence of functioning fans, students were seen using their exercise books to fan themselves while lessons were ongoing.
Students who spoke with Adom News also joined the appeal, calling on the government, philanthropists, NGOs, and old students to support the school’s renovation and provide essential resources to enhance learning conditions.
The residents of Sokode Gbogame remain hopeful that their voices will be heard, and that urgent action will be taken to address these pressing issues.
