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‘We’ll Deal With You If You Attack School Food Trucks’ —Apaak Warns Public

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‘We’ll Deal With You If You Attack School Food Trucks’ —Apaak Warns Public

Former Ranking Member of the Education Committee, Dr. Clement Apaak, has warned the public against interfering with food supply trucks delivering to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across Ghana.

Speaking on January 16, 2025, Dr. Apaak emphasized that any attack or disruption of these trucks will result in legal action.

The ongoing food distribution, ordered by President Mahama, aims to address shortages affecting over 900 schools, including SHSs and TVET institutions.

The operation is coordinated by a high-level team comprising the Chief of Staff, Parliament, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ghana Education Service, with security playing a key role.

“The Flagstaff House is overseeing this effort,” Dr. Apaak said. “Military trucks, police trucks, and private volunteers are all helping transport food. Security escorts will accompany the deliveries from Tema warehouses to their destinations.”

Dr. Apaak further warned, “No one should attack or interfere with these trucks. These food items are not being smuggled, and any interference will be dealt with under the law.”

The distribution follows reports of severe food shortages in schools, which had forced parents to provide additional food for their children.

The National Food Suppliers Association had earlier cited delays in payments and unclear plans as reasons for their inability to deliver supplies.

In response, President Mahama instructed the Chief of Staff and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to distribute food stored in Tema warehouses to all affected schools to ensure students are adequately fed.

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