The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has visited schools affected by heavy rainfall on 10 February 2026. The affected schools include Denyaseman Catholic SHS, Huntado KG, and Behenase cluster of schools.
The MP, accompanied by the Municipal Education Director, the NPP constituency chairman, and other officials, assessed the damage and pledged to support the schools through his Common Fund under the GETFund. He expressed gratitude for the safety of students and staff, while acknowledging their efforts in maintaining calm.
The visit was aimed at gathering firsthand information on the damage caused by the rain and to assist with resource allocation to restore teaching and learning in the affected schools.
The MP’s swift response, according to school authorities, demonstrated his commitment to supporting education in the Bekwai constituency.
The heavy downpour on Sunday caused extensive damage to a classroom block at Denyaseman Catholic Senior High School (SHS) in Poano, the Bekwai Constituency of the Ashanti Region.
The storm, which lasted several hours, ripped off roofing sheets and caused the partial collapse of the structure, leaving parts of the school in ruins.
Residents of Denyaseman who witnessed the incident described the situation as heartbreaking. According to some community members, the rainfall was accompanied by strong winds that gradually weakened the building before it eventually gave way.
“The winds were very strong, and we could see the roof shaking before it finally came off,” one resident recounted.
Other residents said the damage has disrupted academic activities, forcing students and teachers to abandon the affected classrooms for safety reasons.
“The children cannot continue lessons there because it is too dangerous,” a concerned resident noted.
Furniture and learning materials were also not spared. Residents explained that desks, chairs, and other school property were destroyed under the debris.
“When we entered the compound, everything was scattered—tables, books, and roofing sheets all over the place,” another resident said.
According to reports, the school compound has been left littered with broken roofing sheets, blocks, and rubble, creating a scene of devastation.
Residents have raised concerns about the safety of other campus structures, calling for urgent support to restore the damaged facilities.
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