In a recent address to supporters in Ningo Prampram, John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed strong criticism towards President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo regarding the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.
President Akufo-Addo had previously challenged Mahama to clarify his stance on key national issues, including the Free SHS policy. However, Mahama rebuked the president's remarks, emphasizing that he had repeatedly conveyed his views on the Free SHS policy and the issue of galamsey (illegal mining).
During his address, Mahama suggested that the president was either not attentive to or purposefully disregarding his positions on these critical matters, which had already been well-publicized. He underscored that his perspectives on both the Free SHS policy and the galamsey menace, which continues to have a detrimental impact on parts of the country, had been articulated on numerous occasions.
Mahama stated, "He (Akufo-Addo) is not in this country, or he has been sleeping because I have made it clear that there are implementational problems with the Free SHS. One, there is no dedicated funding. Two, parents are also not happy with the double track system. Three, the quality of food the children are being given is not good, and so I have said that the NDC is going to come and fix these three things."
The exchange between Mahama and President Akufo-Addo underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the Free SHS policy and highlights the differing perspectives within Ghana's political landscape. As the election approaches, it is evident that education and environmental issues such as galamsey will continue to be prominent points of contention.
It remains to be seen how both parties will address these concerns as they seek to garner support from the Ghanaian populace. The discourse surrounding these crucial matters serves as a reminder of the significance of informed and transparent political dialogue in shaping the future of the nation.
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