A Senior Lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Mr. Ishaq Kyei-Brobbey, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of what he describes as habitual inconsistency, citing the party’s changing position on the Teacher Licensure Examination as a prime example.
Speaking on the Wontumi Morning Show, Mr. Kyei-Brobbey argued that the NDC cannot credibly oppose a policy it introduced while in government.
According to him, the Teacher Licensure Examination was initiated in 2016 under former President John Dramani Mahama and was officially communicated to the public through a publication in the Daily Graphic in December of that year.
He dismissed suggestions that the policy was inherited from the era of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, insisting that historical records clearly show it was an NDC initiative.
Mr. Kyei-Brobbey explained that after the NDC lost the 2016 general elections, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) assessed the policy and deemed it beneficial to Ghana’s education system, leading to its continued implementation.
He expressed disappointment that the NDC later campaigned against the same policy during the 2020 general elections.
“The NDC is always inconsistent,” he stated. “It is unfortunate for a political party to introduce a policy and later turn around to oppose it for political convenience.”
He further emphasised that licensure examinations are standard practice in many professions, including law, journalism, and chartered accountancy, as a way of ensuring professional competence and maintaining standards.
Highlighting the importance of teachers in national development, Mr. Kyei-Brobbey noted that educators play a vital role in shaping society, especially in rural communities where they often serve as mentors and role models.
He concluded that consistency in policy direction is crucial for national progress and urged political parties to prioritise the country’s development over partisan interests.