The Chief of Dunkwa, Okofrobour Nuako Obeng III, has attributed the abysmal performance in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to reliance on leaked exams details (apor) by students.
He also mentioned illegal and unethical practice of using leaked exam materials during examination, making students lose focus on studies at the expense of their own abilities.
Speaking at the last Akwasidae celebration at the Obeng Nuako Ahenfie at Dunkwa-on-Offin last Sunday, the chief also indicated that the ban on corporal punishment in schools was contributing to the dreadful performance of students exams.
The Dunkwahene explained that corporal punishment helps to instil discipline in students and motivate them to give off their best for success while moulding their character and advocated for its reintroduction into our educational system.
Nana Nuako condemned “unscrupulous” teachers who assist this practice by providing ‘apor’ to students during examination to desist from such practice, because it is criminal and lowers standards of education at the expense of the system.
Okofrobour Obeng Nuako also indicated that Dunkwa deserve a University and that the Divisional Council has earmarked a vast land for the establishment of a University by prospective investors and stakeholders.
The Dunkwahene also called on the government to prioritise roads in the Dunkwa enclave, especially Dunkwa to Obuasi, which is very vital in the livelihood of residents.
The Upper Denkyira East Chief Executive Officer, George Anane Coleman, who graced the occasion, thanked the Dunkwahene and the Traditional Council for their support in the discharge of his duties.
The Municipal Chief Executive condemned teachers who collect ‘apor fees’ from students to aid them cheat during examination, a practice the MCE emphasised, would not be tolerated any longer.
Coleman announced that the Assembly had received funds under the District developmental projects for the construction of a 24-hour market at Dunkwa.
He also disclosed that the Assembly had requested for assistance in the form of equipment to reclaim old galamsey sites.
The Chief Executive assured the Traditional authorities that the Assembly would tackle the feeder roads within the municipality, especially the Atekyem-Boamponsem stretch and explained that most of the road network falls within other jurisdictions, making it complex to address.
He announced that with the help of the Member of Parliament, the Assembly was pushing for the Obuasi-Ayanfuri Road to be added to the “Big Push” Project.
Coleman also announced that two boreholes have been constructed at Nuako and Nyano Estates, while a third one for Boakyekrom was expected to commence immediately.
From Oswald P. Freiku, Dunkwa
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