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18 Dec

Prospectus, Other Expenses By Parents Outweigh Cost Under Free SHS – Report

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A study conducted by African Education Watch, an educational civil society organisation, has revealed that prospectus and other expenses by parents outweigh the cost incurred by the government under the free Senior High School (SHS) programme. The report observed that the government’s average spending per student for boarding schools was GHS 1,147 and 1,107 for day students. The report said parents spent GHS 2, 477 on prospectus for their wards in the boarding schools and spend an extra amount of GHS 4, 000 to buy other personal items, including perfume, detergents, and sanitary pads, in the 2021–2022 academic year. Mr. Divine Kpe,…

11 Oct

“Free SHS WASSCE Results Better Than Those Of 2016” – Prez. Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has applauded the contribution of the Chartered Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) for the contribution towards the successful implementation of the novel Free Senior High School Policy, which commenced in September 2017. The President also commended them on the increasingly stellar performances of the students in the West African Senior High School (WASSCE) examinations since the introduction of the Policy. Addressing the 61st Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), on Wednesday, 11th October 2023, President Akufo-Addo said, in the face of brute resistance from naysayers, this vindication, based…

27 Sep

I Will Review Free SHS Policy – Alan Kyerematen

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Former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has declared his intention to review the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy if he is elected President in the 2024 elections. In an interview on UTV Tuesday, he said it is important to review the policy after seven years of implementation. Mr Kyerematen went on to outline his vision for the education sector, emphasizing that a comprehensive review of the Free SHS policy was essential. “I will review Free SHS, we have done it for seven years, You cannot implement a programme for seven and not review it, so when I come there…

21 Sep

Retain NPP To Protect Free SHS – COP Alex Mensah(Rtd)

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Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has urged Ghanaians to retain the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in power in the 2024 polls to help protect the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. Mensah, who is also the aspiring NPP parliamentary candidate for the Bekwai constituency, made the call in an interview with Asaase Radio. He said that the NPP is the best party to manage the affairs of the country and that the party has a proven track record of implementing policies that benefit the poor and needy. “I see the NPP as the best party that can help the country. The…

10 Jul

Free SHS Policy Is Currently Stable- Nana Afrah Sika Mensah

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The Deputy coordinator for free Senior High School program, Nana Afrah Sika Mensah, has noted that the program is very stable despite several challenges. According to her, although the program has been faced with several challenges emanating from economic turmoil faced the country, resulting from global challenges, government has been able to keep the program running since 2017. "The secretariat has been up and doing, working assiduously to ensure that the program still runs. Regardless of the hindrances relating to feeding among others, we ensure that we provide the schools with perishables, settle their utility bills among others. We need…

08 May

What Morale Right Do You Have To Repair Free SHS? – Adenta Kumi Asks Mahama

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A member of the NPP communications team, Alfred Ababio, has questioned the morale right of former President John Mahama to say that he would repair free SHS policy when elected. According to Adenta Kumi what track record does he have as former statesman to say that the policy wasn't well thought through for which he would want to repair it. Speaking on Movement In The Morning Show on Movement TV/ Wontumi Radio, he said "former President Mahama had six years as President. First two years as acting President and four years as substantive President. But what was he able to…

21 Feb

Good Governance Has Suppressed Economic Hardship Despite The Global Hardship- Gideon Boako

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Economic advisor and spokesperson for the vice President, Gideon Boako, has applauded the the New Patriotic Party for their good governance, as it has gone a long way to suppress hardship in the economy despite the global hardship. Speaking in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Mr Boako said that in reference to how the current ruling government has been able to curb persistent, unpredictable power outage and improved the lives of citizens. He stated that '' Let's see it this way, whether a government will come up with a strategic plan…

05 Dec

Free SHS Policy Has Improved The Quality Of Education In Ghana- Krobea-Asante

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A deputy National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) George Krobea Asante, has said that the free SHS policy has improved the quality of education in Ghana. He noted that despite the numerous chastisements from the opposition against the policy, many of the beneficiaries have shown that the policy is producing quality students despite what critics are saying. Speaking on Movement in the morning show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV, he said that “when President Akuffo Addo introduced the free SHS policy, there were a lot of controversies around it- as critics said it won’t succeed, as…

12 Oct

NDC MPs Have Secretly Admitted Free SHS Has Brought Them Relief- Alhaji Fofana Discloses

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Government's spokesperson on social service, Alhaji Fofana has said that NDC Members of Parliament have secretly admitted that the free SHS policy has brought them so much relieve but have failed to do so publicly. According to him, the NDC have however, failed to openly say so because they know when they do, it will go in favour of the governing party. Hence, the reason they keep on criticizing the policy. "The NDC is a party that has no shame. After collapsing many businesses and ravaging the economy, they still want to come into power, in order to destroy all…

24 Sep

What Are You Going To Do Differently When Given The Nod? Kwabena Marfo Queries NDC

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A communicator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Marfo, has quizzed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to state emphatically what they will do for the country when given the chance to govern. He said this when he joined Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show on Friday 24th September 2022. Making his submission he said that ‘’while in opposition, we the NPP came up with alternative solutions but the ruling opposition is all about propaganda. We said we will implement the Free SHS policy and restore the teacher and nursing trainee allowance-all of these and more we have implemented.…