Amedzofe Is Calling — But Can Anyone Hear?”

📰 “Amedzofe Is Calling — But Can Anyone Hear?”

In the cool, mist-kissed heights of Amedzofe, a town known for its natural beauty and academic heritage, students sit with smartphones in the air, searching for that one elusive bar of signal. Some stretch phones out of their windows. Others climb small hills or walk to nearby roadsides, just to send a text.

This isn’t the past — it’s the present reality for many living in Amedzofe, home to the historic Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education (AMECO).

📚 A College on a Hill, Struggling to Connect

AMECO, founded in 1946, has produced thousands of professional teachers for Ghana. It stands proudly as one of the oldest teacher-training institutions in the country. Its mission has always been to enlighten minds — but now, the challenge is getting connected minds online.

> “On campus, there’s a small pocket of signal,” says Rita, a student in her final year. “It’s not strong, but it’s something. But once you step off campus — especially in town or in areas like Two-Two, it's a different story. No signal at all.”

Students in off-campus hostels like “Two-Two” struggle daily with dropped calls, undelivered messages, and failed transactions. In urgent times, some must travel outside town just to access stable network service.

> “I called Godsway many times,” says one frustrated student, “but the call wouldn’t go through unless he left his room and went to stand somewhere far away. It’s distracting and stressful that you can’t even be in your comfort zone to make a simple call.”

🔇 A Town Left in Silence

The challenge goes beyond students. The entire Amedzofe township suffers from weak or non-existent mobile network coverage.

Parents cannot reach their children.

Teachers struggle with digital resources.

Residents miss out on mobile money services.

Emergency calls are nearly impossible.

> “We are not asking for too much,” says Mr. Dela, a local shop owner. “Just give us what others in the cities have — a simple, stable connection.”

📡 Digital Ghana Cannot Leave Amedzofe Behind

It is ironic that a town known for producing education, discipline, and leaders is now lagging in basic connectivity. In a time when Ghana is pushing forward with digital inclusion, it is unfair that some communities remain completely disconnected.

We call on:

The Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation

The National Communications Authority (NCA)

Telecom companies like MTN, Vodafone, and AirtelTigo

Install proper masts. Improve reception. Extend coverage. We want Amedzofe to be part of Ghana’s digital future, not left behind in its beautiful silence.

🗣️ Final Words: Let This Cry Be Heard

Students, teachers, market women, and parents are all raising one voice: we need better network. Not just on campus, but in the town. Not just for students, but for the entire community.

Amedzofe is calling — will the nation hear?

> “If we can be seen from the mountain top,” says a student, “why can’t we be heard?”