President-elect John Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the Free SHS policy will be sustained and enhanced, with a dedicated funding.
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy will be sustained and enhanced under his administration.
Speaking in an interview with the Voice of America (VOA), Mahama described the policy as a crucial component of the nation’s education system, affirming that it is “here to stay” and “not going anywhere.”
Refuting allegations from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) intends to abolish the Free SHS programme, Mahama clarified that his government is committed to its continuity and long-term success.
“Nobody is going to scrap Free SHS. What was said was political talk and gimmickry. We are going to maintain it. What we are going to do is get dedicated funding for it,” he explained.
Mahama emphasised that the focus of his administration would be to ensure the programme’s sustainability through effective funding mechanisms. He criticised the NPP’s accusations as baseless and reiterated that education remains a key priority for his government.
The Free SHS policy, introduced by the NPP, provides free secondary education to Ghanaian students. While it has been widely praised for increasing access to education, it has also faced challenges related to funding and infrastructure.
Mahama’s plan to secure dedicated funding aims to address these challenges and improve the programme’s impact.
