The Chief of Manso Keniago and Domiman Stool Land, Nana Obeng Mensah Ababio II, has raised alarm over a severe shortage of teachers in Asumenya, where primary schools from Primary 1 to Primary 6 currently have no posted teachers.
Speaking on Wednesday, the traditional ruler said pupils in the community are going without classroom instruction due to the absence of government-assigned teachers.
He said the situation has persisted despite mining activities in the area by Asanko Gold Mines.
“From Primary 1 through to Primary 6, there is not a single teacher for the pupils,” Nana Obeng Mensah Ababio II stated.
“Asanko Gold Mines has been working and mining on Manso lands, but we are not seeing any tangible benefit, especially in education.”
According to the chief, the affected communities have resorted to employing teachers and paying them from their own resources to keep schools running.
He described the arrangement as unsustainable and said it places an undue burden on residents who are already grappling with economic challenges.
Nana Obeng Mensah Ababio II called on the government and relevant stakeholders to establish a Teacher Training College in Manso to help address the chronic shortage of educators in the area.
He said such an institution would produce local teachers who are more likely to remain and serve their communities.
“At least a Teacher Training College for the people of Manso would help us deal with the shortage of teachers,” he said.
The chief’s remarks add to ongoing concerns in mining communities across Ghana about the gap between resource extraction and social development.
Residents have repeatedly urged mining firms and government agencies to invest more in education, health, and infrastructure to improve living standards in host communities.
