Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute students are now required to pay GH¢430 each after a five-member committee set up to investigate recent disturbances at the school recommended a surcharge.
The school reopened after the Ashanti Regional Security Council directed a temporary shutdown following student protests which led to the destruction of public and private properties.
The committee determined that the money would be used to repair the damage caused by the students during the protests, linked to the dissatisfaction they expressed about final exams by their predecessors in 2022.
According to reports, over one thousand students are expected to pay the amount before being readmitted to the school.
Kwasikuma Mawunyo Cudjoe, Parent Teacher Association Chairman of the Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute, stated that some parents are protesting the amount the students are being levied. He also disclosed that parents have been encouraged to take advantage of the payment plan provided by the school.
43 students, including juveniles, who were arrested during the rampage are currently standing trial at the Asokore Mampong District Court.
Counsel for the accused persons, Kwabena Gyamfi, requested the court to withdraw an order that requires his clients to report to the police station every week. He also wants the prosecution to withdraw the charges against his clients since the student population has been surcharged.
The Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute is one of several schools that have experienced student protests in recent weeks over exam-related issues. These protests have led to school closures and arrests of students.
Ghana Education Service has advised students to follow the appropriate channels in addressing their grievances.
