{
  "id": 19534761,
  "title": "No electricity for years – Wiyaala appeals to Mahama, GES over deplorable conditions at Funsi SHS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/no-electricity-for-years-wiyaala-appeals-to-mahama-ges-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T18:09:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/no-electricity-for-years-wiyaala-appeals-to-mahama-ges-over-deplorable-conditions-at-funsi-shs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian singer Wiyaala has called upon President John Dramani Mahama and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take immediate action over the dire conditions at Funsi Senior High School in the Upper West Region. Upon visiting the institution, Wiyaala documented the dire circumstances faced by students, including prolonged power shortages, insufficient water supply, and overcrowded dormitories.\n\nA video posted on Wiyaala's Facebook page showcased the situation at Boyle Dormitory, where students have been without electricity for three to four years. The musician expressed her worry that students were compelled to endure long periods of darkness, as well as limited access to water affecting their daily lives. Some students recounted waiting for hours to secure water, with one student revealing he had spent approximately three hours waiting for the supply to flow.\n\nDuring the visit, Wiyaala observed the alarming state of the dormitory, citing overcrowding, poor ventilation, and the need for urgent intervention. One student disclosed that occupants sometimes resorted to sleeping outdoors, exposing themselves to mosquitoes and other potentially hazardous creatures, including snakes and scorpions.\n\nWiyaala defended the students' decision to protest their conditions, stating that they had previously attempted to raise their concerns through the appropriate channels without receiving the necessary attention. She emphasized that the protest was peaceful, and the students were simply seeking a platform to express their demands for electricity and water.\n\nThe singer urged President Mahama, the school's Member of Parliament, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, and the District Chief Executive, Adamu Shaibu, to step in and assist in resolving the situation. Wiyaala also appealed to the Ghana Education Service to take a vested interest in the school's challenges, stressing that students deserve a safe and conducive environment for learning and living.\n\nDuring her visit, the Funsi Fire Service reportedly arrived with water for the school. However, it was stated that the supply was not suitable for drinking, having been collected from a dam. Wiyaala's appeal has brought renewed focus on the conditions at the school, with her video shedding light on students' concerns over access to essential amenities.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian musician Wiyaala has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to urgently intervene in the worsening conditions at Funsi Senior High School in the Upper West Region. The singer made the appeal after visiting the school and documenting the challenges confronting students, including prolonged power outages, inadequate water supply […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}