The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has expressed doubts about the commitment of John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to maintain the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.
The Free SHS programme, introduced by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration, has provided free education to Senior High School students across the country since its inception. In an interview on Peace FM, Nana Boakye, popularly known as ‘Nana B’, cast doubt on Mahama’s promise to maintain the policy, stating that the former President has never been a supporter of Free SHS.
Nana B alleged that Mahama and the NDC have consistently shown their disdain for the policy, highlighting only its negatives and never its positives. He stressed that NDC MPs are anxious about the Free SHS bill, which is yet to be presented to Parliament, and urged Ghanaians not to vote for Mahama in the 2024 general elections.
Nana B warned that if Mahama returns to power, he will cancel the Free SHS policy, citing the former President’s past statements and actions as evidence of his opposition to the policy. He emphasized that Ghanaians must be aware of Mahama’s character and his history of opposing Free SHS, and vote against him to protect the policy.
Nana B accused Mahama of never liking the idea of Free SHS and quoted him as saying he wouldn’t invest in it, further solidifying his doubts about Mahama’s commitment to the policy. He concluded by urging Ghanaians to vote for a party that will safeguard the Free SHS legacy and protect the future of Ghana’s youth.
Nana Boakye’s statements have further fueled the debate, with the NPP accusing the NDC of seeking to cancel the policy and undermine the progress made in the education sector. The NDC, on the other hand, has maintained that it is committed to improving the education system and ensuring that all Ghanaian children have access to quality education. As the 2024 general elections approach, the fate of the Free SHS policy remains a contentious issue, with Ghanaians eagerly waiting to see which party’s vision for education will prevail.
