VIDEO: Mahama calls on Bawumia to furnish desks for students in the Upper West Region

John Dramani Mahama, a former president, has criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is being urged to address the critical shortage of desks and furniture in schools across the Upper West Region.

Mahama pointed out the significant difference in Bawumia’s behavior from when he was in opposition to his current government role. He believes that the Vice President is now ignoring an important issue.

Mahama specifically mentioned Bawumia’s regular visits to the region while serving as President Akufo-Addo’s running mate. Per the ex-president, Bawumia frequently emphasized the absence of furniture in schools by taking photos of children seated on stones and attributing the responsibility to the NDC government for not supplying basic necessities.

“Currently, 1.3 million elementary school students lack proper seating.” During the period of the NDC, Bawumia would visit schools and contribute furniture donations. Now that he is responsible for the budget, he no longer requires the use of his personal funds. Mahama stated at a public event that he can allocate funds from the budget to provide necessary furniture for the children.

He also urged Bawumia to revisit the Upper West Region to witness the lack of furniture in schools and fulfill his promises made while in opposition. The ex-president also condemned the government’s management of education infrastructure, specifically the unfinished school projects initiated during the NDC administration.

“The GETFund receives only 40% of the necessary funds, which is insufficient to compensate contractors.” “Dormitory blocks, classrooms, dining halls, and administration buildings are all left unfinished,” Mahama declared. He stated that essential initiatives, such as the NDC’s “E-block” community day schools, are still incomplete as a result of the government’s misallocation of resources.

The persistent issue of insufficient furniture and infrastructure in schools in Ghana has been exacerbated by Mahama’s criticism, placing additional scrutiny on the government to prioritize education and fulfill commitments made to the public.

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