‘Do Not Interfere with Food Deliveries to Schools’ – Apaak Warns
Apaak Issues Strong Warning Against Disruptions to School Food Deliveries
- Apaak clarified that the distribution is being managed by a high-level team
- In light of concerns over possible disruptions, Apaak issued a firm warning
- He concluded by calling for full cooperation from all stakeholders
Clement Apaak, the official overseeing the distribution of food to address the ongoing shortages in Senior High Schools, has issued a strong warning against any interference with trucks transporting rice and other essential supplies to schools.
In an interview, the Builsa South MP emphasized that the food distribution initiative, which was ordered by President John Mahama, is a coordinated effort to ensure food reaches all public secondary schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country.
“We are distributing to over 900 schools, including TVET institutions,” Apaak explained, highlighting the extensive scope of the operation. “We are beginning with Greater Accra this evening, and in the coming days, we will extend the distribution to all other regions and schools.”
Apaak clarified that the distribution is being managed by a high-level team, including the Chief of Staff, Parliament, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ghana Education Service, and security agencies.
“The Flagstaff House is coordinating this operation. Military trucks are being used to transport the food, with additional support from trucks provided by the Ghana Police Service and private volunteers who have generously offered their vehicles for free,” he said.
In light of concerns over possible disruptions, Apaak issued a firm warning: “No one should attack any truck or assume these food items are being smuggled. Security escorts will accompany the rice from the Tema warehouses to their designated destinations. Any attempt to interfere with this process will be dealt with by the law.”
The distribution exercise comes in response to increasing concerns about the impact of food shortages on students in Senior High Schools across the country.
Apaak stressed the urgency of the initiative and reassured the public that security measures are in place to protect the operation.
“This is a directive from the President, and we are taking security very seriously. No one should attempt to disrupt this process,” he warned.
He concluded by calling for full cooperation from all stakeholders and promised to provide updates as the operation progresses.
“This is a collective effort to address a critical issue, and we will ensure that the food reaches its intended destinations without delay or interference,” Apaak said.
The message from Apaak is clear: the government is fully committed to resolving the food shortages in schools, and any attempt to hinder the distribution will face swift legal consequences.
