The Tendamba Primary School in Sokpayiri, a suburb of Wa in the Upper West Region, has finally been demolished to clear the way for the construction of Wa Municipal’s segment of the proposed 24-hour economy market.

The demolition, carried out in the early hours of Saturday, 13th June 2026, marks the culmination of months of public disagreement, legal action, and traditional mediation over the use of the site.

The Wa Municipal Assembly had earlier earmarked the 1956-established school for demolition as part of land acquisition processes for the flagship market project.

The school, which is widely regarded as part of Sokpayiri’s historical identity and community heritage, had also produced notable personalities, including Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Yuoni Kulendi.

For many residents, the structure symbolised both educational legacy and communal pride.
However, the decision triggered strong resistance from a section of landlords in Sokpayiri. In a press conference held in February, they described the proposed demolition as ill-conceived and criticised what they said was insufficient stakeholder engagement.

They further argued that the removal of the school risked undermining educational access and “shattering the dreams of many children” within the community.

For many residents, the structure symbolised both educational legacy and communal pride.
However, the decision triggered strong resistance from a section of landlords in Sokpayiri. In a press conference held in February, they described the proposed demolition as ill-conceived and criticised what they said was insufficient stakeholder engagement.

They further argued that the removal of the school risked undermining educational access and “shattering the dreams of many children” within the community.

For many residents, the structure symbolised both educational legacy and communal pride.
However, the decision triggered strong resistance from a section of landlords in Sokpayiri. In a press conference held in February, they described the proposed demolition as ill-conceived and criticised what they said was insufficient stakeholder engagement.

They further argued that the removal of the school risked undermining educational access and “shattering the dreams of many children” within the community.

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