The Krobo Youth for Development has called on the government to institute an independent investigation into alleged governance, administrative and welfare challenges at the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Techiman-Krobo.
The group says an independent probe is necessary to establish the facts surrounding the challenges at the institution and recommend measures to restore confidence in its administration and improve conditions for students and staff.
Addressing a press conference at Krobo on Monday, August 3, 2026, the Secretary of the Krobo Youth for Development, Isaac Gyan, popularly known as Kantinka, together with the Chairman, Mr Kyeremeh Kwadwo Donkor, and other members of the group, raised concerns over what they described as growing challenges in the management of the college.
According to the group, the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Techiman-Krobo, was established about 14 years ago through the collective efforts of President John Dramani Mahama and other stakeholders.
They said the institution has since played an important role in training nurses and midwives, producing thousands of graduates who are now serving in health facilities across the country.
Mr Gyan, however, expressed concern over what he described as excessive centralisation of authority, inadequate stakeholder consultation and weak institutional governance at the college.
He said the situation, if not addressed, could undermine the quality of teaching, learning and the general administration of the institution.
“We are calling on the government to institute an independent investigation into the affairs of the college to establish the facts, address the concerns of students and staff, and restore confidence in the institution.”
The group also alleged that some staff and students had been subjected to intimidation, verbal abuse and disrespectful treatment, which they said had created an unhealthy academic and working environment.
The Krobo Youth for Development further raised concerns about the welfare of students, particularly the alleged failure to provide uniforms, textbooks and home-visiting bags despite payments reportedly made for those items.
The group also cited concerns over the quality of feeding services, inadequate sanitation in hostel facilities, poor lighting and flooding, as well as the reported closure of some hostel facilities due to utility-related challenges.
Mr Kyeremeh Kwadwo Donkor, Chairman of the group, said the concerns required urgent attention from the relevant authorities to prevent the situation from affecting students and the reputation of the institution.
The group is therefore calling for an independent investigation into the allegations, involving relevant stakeholders, to determine the extent of the challenges and establish accountability where necessary.
“The concerns at the college have reached a point where only an independent investigation can establish the facts and restore confidence in its administration.”
The Krobo Youth for Development said it remained committed to the development of the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Techiman-Krobo, and urged the government and other stakeholders to act promptly to safeguard the interests of students, staff and the wider Krobo community.
Source: Newspyramid.com
