Teachers’ strike: Old Edubiase Methodist Basic School pupils turn to trading, farming

At Old Edubiase Methodist Basic School in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, pupils have abandoned their studies for activities unrelated to education due to the ongoing nationwide strike by pre-tertiary education teachers. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, an investigation of the community revealed children involved in activities such as farming, petty trading, and playing football instead of attending classes.

Some pupils claimed their teachers instructed them to stay home until the strike was called off. The strike has negatively impacted the final year students, with mock exams approaching and no teaching or revision taking place. Parents, who are also affected, expressed frustration as they are forced to send their children to the farms or leave them unattended at home.

The situation has raised concerns about the future of the children, who may be exposed to social vices, teenage pregnancy, and child labor due to the prolonged closure of schools. The pupils and parents are urging government and the teacher unions to resolve the impasse and resume academic work soon.