- Minority Leader denies opposing Free SHS policy.
- VP Bawumia opposes legislation for Free SHS.
- Minority Group supports improving Free SHS policy.
- Minority Leader calls for Free SHS bill to be presented.
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has strongly refuted accusations leveled against his group by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, regarding the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. Dr. Forson emphasized that the Minority Group has never expressed opposition to the flagship program, contrary to claims made by the Majority Leader.
He explained that the Minority Group has always been committed to supporting policies that benefit the Ghanaian people, including the Free SHS policy. Dr. Forson pointed out that it is actually Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who has publicly expressed his opposition to legislation regulating the Free SHS policy.
He quoted Dr. Bawumia as saying that a law is not necessary to regulate the Free SHS policy, emphasizing that all that is needed is commitment. Dr. Forson made these remarks while addressing journalists in Parliament on June 26, 2024, in response to the Majority Leader’s accusations.
He challenged the NPP to present the bill to Parliament, stressing that the Minority Group would support any legislation that improves and sustains the Free SHS policy. Dr. Forson also identified lapses in the implementation of the Free SHS policy, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive review to address these challenges.
He emphasized that the Minority Group is committed to supporting any legislation that benefits the Ghanaian people, including the Free SHS policy. Dr. Forson’s statement has sparked a debate on the Free SHS policy, with many calling for transparency and accountability in its implementation.
