Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed skepticism regarding the promise made by John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to uphold the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy introduced by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.
Since its launch, the Free SHS program has provided free education to Senior High School students nationwide.
In an interview on Peace FM, Nana Boakye, commonly known as ‘Nana B,’ voiced his doubts about Mahama’s commitment to the policy. He said, “Former President Mahama doesn’t like Free SHS and clearly when they come, they will cancel it. Their (NDC) behaviour and actions show they are against Free SHS.”
He further criticized the NDC for not acknowledging the positive aspects of the Free SHS program, stating, “If you have observed them, anytime they have the opportunity, they have never highlighted the positives. Every day it is the negatives.”
Nana B also mentioned that NDC MPs are anxious about the Free SHS bill that is yet to be presented to Parliament. He urged Ghanaians not to support Mahama in the 2024 general elections, stating, “When you listen to the NDC MPs, you will see they are very jittery. We plead with you, Ghanaians, to know that Mr. John Dramani Mahama will cancel the Free SHS if he comes back. He does not believe in it. His actions, utterances, and behaviour are proof of his hatred for the policy.”
He concluded by emphasizing Mahama’s previous opposition to the Free SHS policy and urging voters to protect the legacy of the program. “Ghanaians must know clearly the character of John Dramani Mahama; he’s been President before and he was against Free SHS. He never liked it. He said he won’t put his money into it. Vote against him. We want someone who will protect it; a party that is prepared to safeguard the Free SHS legacy,” Nana B asserted.
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