President-elect John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his strong commitment to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, rejecting claims that his administration plans to abolish the initiative.
In an interview with Voice of America (VOA) monitored by Happyghana.com, Mahama dismissed accusations by New Patriotic Party (NPP) officials during the election campaign as unfounded political propaganda meant to mislead voters. He assured Ghanaians that the policy would be preserved under his leadership.
The Free SHS initiative Introduced in 2017 by the Akufo-Addo administration, provides free tuition, boarding, and meals for students in public senior high schools. While it has greatly expanded access to education, particularly for disadvantaged students, the programme has faced challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, inadequate infrastructure, and delays in funding.
Mahama emphasized his commitment to addressing these issues while maintaining the programme’s core benefits. He outlined plans to establish a dedicated funding mechanism to ensure its long-term sustainability and improve the overall quality of education for beneficiaries.