By Frank Kwame Abbor
Dzolokpuita (V/R), Feb. 12, GNA – Thirty-two Junior High Schools have qualified for the second stage of the 2026 Ho West Basic Schools Annual Quiz Competition after district-wide preliminaries.
The 2026 edition of the Ho West Basic Schools Annual Quiz Competition (BaSAQ-C) has moved into its second stage, following the successful completion of preliminary contests involving 74 schools across 19 centres.
The 32 qualifying schools include all 18 first-placed schools and 14 best-performing second-placed schools, selected strictly on raw score rankings to ensure fairness and merit-based progression in the competition.
Defending champions Holuta Aflakpe maintained their strong form, recording one of the highest scores on the stage and positioning themselves as leading contenders for a second consecutive title.
Organisers announced that the school with the highest score at this stage, but which does not reach the finals, would receive a special invitation to witness the grand finale as part of efforts to encourage excellence.
Contestants whose schools do not advance will each receive MP-branded exercise books in recognition of their participation, commitment and hard work throughout the preliminary rounds.
Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, the Member of Parliament of Ho West reaffirmed his support for the BaSAQ-C initiative, noting that it aligns with broader efforts to enhance teaching and learning outcomes across the constituency.
A parent, Mr Isaac Dzadeka, applauded the continued educational interventions, saying, “This is a great initiative, Mr MP Your continuous support for education in Ho West is truly commendable.
A community member, Mr Bright Attrim, also expressed appreciation for the initiative, remarking, “EKB, you do all, saying the programme was a shield for improving pupils’ performance in the B.E.C.E.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Christabel Addo