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11 Nov

Protect Free SHS By Voting For Bawumia – Adutwum

Evans ManassehNewsAdutwum, Bawumia, Free SHS

Ghanaians have been urged to help protect the Free Senior High School policy, which has provided access to secondary education for over 5.7 million young people, by voting for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming general election. Speaking on the topic “Protecting Free SHS; Providing Skills for Jobs,” Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education, indicated that the next NPP government is committed to protecting and enhancing Free SHS/TVET, which is truly transforming lives and changing life outcomes for millions of Ghanaians. He emphasized the need for Ghanaians to retain the government…

08 Nov

5.7 Million Students Benefited From Free SHS – Akufo-Addo

Evans ManassehNewsakufo addo, Free SHS, STUDENTS

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has proudly highlighted the success of the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative, announcing that more than 5.7 million students have benefited from the programme since its inception in 2017. During his tour of the Western North Region on Tuesday, the President underscored the transformative impact of the policy on Ghana’s education system. “The changes that have come in our educational system are dramatic,” President Akufo-Addo stated, emphasising that Free SHS has not only increased access to secondary education but has also enabled a generation of students to pursue their academic goals without the barrier…

28 Oct

NDC’s Review of Free SHS May Lead to Cancellation – Kusi Boafo

Evans ManassehNewsFree SHS, Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi Boafo

Chief Executive officer (CEO) of Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi Boafo, warns that the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) planned review of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy may ultimately lead to its cancellation. According to him, NDC's review intentions unclear. "NDC is now coming to appoint new ministers who'll go through vetting process which is likely to proceed to Jun-July, they'll now start to study their own policy direction. Imagine a man who couldn't explain his own 24hr economy policy promosing to review FSHS." Mr Boafo has expressed concerns that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lacks clear policy direction…

28 Oct

“Your Hate for Free SHS is Beyond Politics” – Kumawu DCE Slams Mahama, NDC

Evans ManassehNewsFree SHS, Samuel Addai Agyekum

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Kumawu, Hon. Samuel Addai Agyekum, has criticized former President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their stance on the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. Mr Agyekum expressed disappointment in the NDC's continued position to the policy, which has benefited numerous Ghanaian students. "John Mahama's hatred for Free SHS is beyond politics; it's about denying opportunities to vulnerable students." He emphasized the policy's impact the FSHS has reduced financial burden on parents. Hon. Agyekum challenged the NDC to provide alternative solutions, rather than criticizing existing progress. " Maybe in future…

18 Oct

Akufo-Addo’s Best Legacy Is Free SHS – Prof. Mike Oquaye

Wontumi1Newsakufo addo, Free SHS, Prof. Mike Oquaye

Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, former Speaker of Parliament, has stated that President Akufo-Addo's best legacy is the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. The Free Senior High School (SHS) policy was introduced by the Akufo-Addo government in 2017. The initiative covers all fees for students admitted to public and vocational senior high schools, including textbooks and meals. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, Prof. Oquaye disclosed that the free SHS, which he considers as Akuffo Addo’s best legacy was envisioned by the president the moment he started campaigning for President. He also added that this initiative stems from Akufo-Addo’s belief…

16 Oct

Is Free SHS Safe With You? – Akufo-Addo Quizzes Mahama

Wontumi1NewsFree SHS, mahama, nana addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has posed a critical question to former President John Dramani Mahama regarding the safety and future of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. During a recent address in the Northern Region, President Akufo-Addo criticised Mr Mahama for expressing contradictory views on the initiative, which aims to provide free education to Ghanaian students at the senior high school level. President Akufo-Addo emphasized that Ghanaians deserve clarity on Mahama's stance regarding the Free SHS policy, as it plays a vital role in the nation’s educational framework. He expressed concern that Mahama's inconsistent statements may confuse voters about the former…

12 Sep

NAPO Recalls Free SHS Launch 7 Years go; Pledges To Support Bawumia Protect Gains

Wontumi1NewsFree SHS, NAPO

The vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has highlighted the positive impact of the government’s flagship policy, Free SHS, seven years after its launch. According to Dr. Opoku Prempeh, affectionately known as NAPO, the population of students in senior high schools has surged to 1.4 million, a significant increase compared to the numbers under the previous NDC administration. He believes this makes the Free SHS programme the most impactful social policy ever implemented in the country and Sub-Saharan Africa. “Today, thanks to the President’s vision, the narrative is different, in spite of challenges, with the SHS population…

09 Sep

Vote for Bawumia for the sake of Free SHS – Wontumi urges Ghanaians

Evans ManassehNewsBawumia, Free SHS, Ghanaians, Wontumi

The Ashanti regional chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has urged electorates to cast their votes for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's flagbearer in the coming general elections. According to him, Bawumia as a president will facilitate the continuity of the Free SHS policy. Addressing the media at Bekwai on 6th September, 2024, he reiterated the NPP's commitment in keeping the status quo if it is re elected. In addition, he revealed that it is the ploy of the opposition National Democratic Congress ( NDC), to revoke the Free SHS policy…

02 Jul

Obiri Boahen Urges Majority to Make Free SHS Mandatory in Proposed Bill

Evans ManassehNewsFree SHS, Majority, OBIRI BOAHEN

Legal practitioner Nana Obiri Boahen has called on members of the majority in Parliament to amend the proposed Free SHS bill to include mandatory provision for free Senior High School education. The introduction of the Free SHS bill has sparked significant controversy between minority and majority members of Parliament. The Minority has strongly cautioned Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against making misleading statements that incite public sentiment against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the proposed legislation. On June 24, Afenyo-Markin accused the Minority, particularly Akatsi North MP Peter Kwasi Nortsu-Kotoe, of opposing the bill, which aims to enshrine the Free…

24 Jun

Free SHS Has Reduced Teenage Pregnancy Drastically In Sekyere Kumawu District – DCE

Evans ManassehNewsDCE, Free SHS, Sekyere Kumawu District, Teenage Pregnancy

The Sekyere Kumawu District has achieved a remarkable milestone in reducing teenage pregnancy, according to the District Chief Executive (DCE), Samuel Addai Agyekum. In a recent interview, Mr. Agyekum proudly announced that the district has recorded zero teenage pregnancies in recent years in the basic and secondary schools, a feat he attributed to the positive impact of the Free SHS policy by thE Government and a collective efforts of the district assembly, health officials, and community leaders. This achievement is a significant turnaround for the district, which had previously struggled with high rates of teenage pregnancy. However, through a concerted…