Africa-Press – Ghana. Preparations for the Central Zonal Inter-Schools Sports Festival at Mawuli School appear stalled, raising concerns among students and staff ahead of Wednesday’s opening.
The Central Zonal Inter-Schools Sports Festival is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 11, with Mawuli School as host, while participating schools were expected to report on February 10.
A visit by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) to the venue revealed minimal activity, with facilities appearing unprepared for the regional competition.
The school’s main football field remained “sakura,” as some students described, invoking the popular phrase “God is my barber” to express its rough state.
The handball and volleyball courts showed similar neglect, while the basketball court – though cleaner—featured exposed metal seating baking under the scorching sun dangerously.
“It doesn’t look like we have an event to host,” a student remarked, expressing worry about the school’s readiness.
Several students told GNA that the campus appeared “dull,” adding that, “We only train in the evening, after school, because nothing is really in place.”
A staff member, speaking on condition of anonymity, said no assistance had been received from zonal sports officials.
“Since the green light was given for the start of the games, none of the zonal leadership has shown up to help prepare the field and tracks,” the staff member stated.
Sources earlier revealed that Mawuli School was initially expected to co-host the event with the authorities of the Ho Sports Stadium.
However, the stadium was later dropped due to financial constraints, leaving the school solely responsible for preparations.
The situation has triggered public criticism, with many calling for intervention from the Regional Education Directorate.
Some critics questioned why Mawuli School could organise an elaborate 75th anniversary celebration but appear unprepared for a major sporting event.
Calls have also intensified for Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, described by residents as a strong supporter of sports development, to step in and “rescue the sports festival” to prevent further embarrassment to the region.
