High cost of living making living tough for teachers posted in Manso – Prince Manu Moris, DCE of Amansie West District
Prince Manu Moris the DCE of Amansie West District revealed a worrying trend: some teachers posted to communities around Manso are opting to “come and leave” due to soaring rents. According to him, some landlords are demanding up to GH₵5,000 for a one-year lease.
He explained that the surge in rent is largely a byproduct of mining activities in the area. The influx of workers often associated with small-scale mining (“galamsey”) or larger mining operations, has distorted local housing demand, driving up the cost of accommodation.
The high cost of rent deters many teachers, who already earn modest salaries, from staying. As a result, the district is losing educators, jeopardizing school staffing and affecting students’ access to quality education.
This situation adds to long-standing challenges in the district: inadequate teacher accommodation, poor logistics, and the lure of illegal mining for youth issues that have previously been documented as undermining educational outcomes.
DCE Prince Manu Moris called on stakeholders, including mining companies, landlords, and education authorities to collaborate to find a solution. He urged that decent and affordable housing be provided or facilitated for posted teachers to ensure education delivery does not collapse under economic pressures.
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