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A group of university lecturers in Ghana have announced a campaign to protect the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, emphasizing its crucial role in the nation\u2019s socio-economic development. The academics have committed to a week-long awareness tour from November 20 to November 27, 2024, covering the Central, Upper East, and Upper West Regions. The initiative aims to raise awareness and support for the policy, which they believe must be safeguarded at all costs.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the Atupan Show on Asaasepa 107.3 FM on Monday, November 18, 2024, hosted by Bonohene Baffour Awuah, Dr. Frank Bannor, a Development Economist and Lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and Professor Isaac Boadi, Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), shed light on the motivations behind their advocacy. The segment, titled \u201cAcademics Join Hands to Protect Free SHS,\u201d featured an in-depth discussion of the policy\u2019s impact and the rationale for its proactive stance.<\/p>\n
Dr. Bannor described the initiative as a \u201ctransformational policy\u201d that has democratized access to secondary education. Speaking passionately about the importance of the program, Dr. Bannor said, \u201cWe cannot afford to let Free SHS falter,\u201d emphasizing the critical role it plays in leveling the educational playing field for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the policy\u2019s impact in reducing financial barriers for countless families. According to him, thousands of students who would otherwise be unable to afford secondary education are now able to fulfill their academic aspirations. He cited the program\u2019s undeniable success in enabling equal access to education, something that has long been a challenge in Ghana\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
Adverts against Free SHS<\/strong><\/p>\nReflecting on the opposition the Free SHS policy faced from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Bannor provided an extensive history of the party\u2019s skepticism and vocal resistance. He noted that during the 2012 election campaign, the NDC commissioned approximately 47 advertisements aimed at discrediting the promise of Free SHS made by then-candidate Nana Akufo-Addo, with many party members considering it an unrealistic dream.<\/p>\n
He mentioned that in the lead-up to the 2016 elections, then-President John Mahama famously criticized the policy. \u201cGhana must not implement Free SHS on the whimsical promises of a desperate politician,\u201d Mahama said, warning of potential failures akin to those experienced in other African countries that had tried free education. Dr. Bannor also referenced Mahama\u2019s 2012 speech in Okere, where the former president claimed, \u201cFree SHS will collapse the education system of Ghana.\u201d In another instance, Mahama dismissed the program as a mere \u201cpolitical gimmick\u201d while speaking at the University of Cape Coast in 2016.<\/p>\n
More opposition<\/strong><\/p>\nDr. Bannor enumerated comments from other prominent NDC members who opposed Free SHS. Former Education Minister Lee Ocran in 2012 remarked, \u201cFree SHS can only be possible in 2032, in 20 years.\u201d Hajia Joyce Zeinabu, then National Women Organizer, warned in 2016 that the policy would \u201cbreed teenage pregnancies.\u201d In 2018, General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketiah labeled the policy \u201cshambolic\u201d and suggested it would need to be scrapped. Elder Ofosu Ampofo, the NDC National Chairman, also claimed that the Double Track system under Free SHS was causing teenage pregnancies.<\/p>\n
Dr. Bannor criticized these comments and expressed concern over the potential risks of the policy being reversed or weakened. \u201cIt is dangerous if we, as university lecturers, don\u2019t wage a frontal war to protect Free SHS,\u201d he said, noting that the government has invested over 10 billion cedis in the initiative.<\/p>\n
Data-backed achievements<\/strong><\/p>\nTo counter claims that Free SHS has compromised educational quality, Dr. Bannor presented a comparative analysis of student performance. Using data from the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the Ghana Education Service, he compared results from 2015 and 2016\u2014before the implementation of Free SHS\u2014to those from 2020 and 2021.<\/p>\n
In 2015, only 25.29% of students scored A1-C6 in Mathematics, with 37.17% failing (F9). By 2020, the first batch of Free SHS graduates showed substantial improvement, with over 50% of candidates earning A1-C6 in core subjects.<\/p>\n
Mathematics performance, for example, climbed to 65.71%, while English Language saw a pass rate of 57.34%.<\/p>\n
Dr. Bannor underscored that approximately 60% of the 342,500 candidates in 2020 scored between A1 and C6 in their best six subjects, qualifying them for tertiary education. \u201cPerformance has generally improved under Free SHS, debunking fears that the policy would compromise academic standards,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Social Impact of Free SHS<\/strong><\/p>\nBeyond academic results, Dr. Bannor pointed out that Free SHS has achieved gender parity in education. \u201cBecause of Free SHS, we have gender parity at the SHS level for the first time in Ghana\u2019s history,\u201d he said, addressing the previous norm where boys were prioritized over girls in education.<\/p>\n
Drawing from his personal experience, he shared, \u201cI come from Obuasi, and I understand the reality of financial barriers. Free SHS is a blessing in disguise, and we must all protect it.\u201d<\/p>\n
He emphasized the importance of supporting transformational policies that uplift society and warned against political rhetoric that could jeopardize such gains. \u201cA 24-hour economy is purely demand-driven, and if the demand is not there, then it is purely a slogan,\u201d Dr. Bannor stressed.<\/p>\n
Economic cornerstone<\/strong><\/p>\nTaking his turn in the conversation, Professor Isaac added that Free SHS serves as a cornerstone for Ghana\u2019s long-term economic growth. \u201cAn educated population drives development,\u201d he emphasized. He underscored the link between education and human capital formation, arguing that the policy\u2019s continuation is essential for building a skilled and competitive workforce capable of transforming the nation\u2019s economic landscape. \u201cOur natural resources alone cannot guarantee a prosperous future; our people, educated and empowered, will drive that change,\u201d he said. Prof. Boadi emphasized the need for Ghanaians to embrace and defend it against criticisms and perceived threats.<\/p>\n
He reflected on Ghana\u2019s educational struggles before the policy\u2019s implementation. \u201cWe were in this country when we witnessed how education suffered,\u201d he stated. Highlighting the substantial investments made under Free SHS, he declared, \u201cWhen you look at the investment and the benefits, it is mind-boggling, and we must protect it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mobilization for Free SHS awareness<\/strong><\/p>\nProf. Boadi revealed that a group of about 200 university lecturers, including himself, has committed to a nationwide campaign. Starting next week, the lecturers will tour Ghana\u2019s Central, Upper East, and Upper West regions to engage parents and guardians. He said their goal is to explain the immense benefits of Free SHS and why it is imperative to safeguard the policy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe think Free SHS is under threat,\u201d he noted, referencing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and what he described as their \u201cpronouncements and rejection\u201d of the policy in the past. \u201cSo, we teachers in universities are taking it upon ourselves to embark on this campaign,\u201d Prof. Boadi said.<\/p>\n
Responding to criticisms that Free SHS has compromised the quality of education, Prof. Boadi dismissed such claims as baseless. \u201cIf someone says Free SHS has affected the quality, then he or she doesn\u2019t know what they are saying,\u201d he indicated.<\/p>\n
He compared the policy to historic initiatives like the Northern Board Scholarship and the Cocoa Scholarship, both of which played pivotal roles in improving education in Ghana.<\/p>\n
Prof. Boadi cited examples of Free SHS beneficiaries excelling academically and in extracurricular fields. \u201cOur students are topping robotics competitions, and some have even secured places at prestigious institutions like Brunel University in the UK,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Additionally, he pointed to data showing improvements in core subjects, including Mathematics, Science, and English, to affirm the policy\u2019s impact on academic performance. \u201cThe results are glaring,\u201d he stressed. \u201cThe NPP government has not compromised the quality of Free SHS.\u201d<\/p>\n
Easing financial burdens<\/strong><\/p>\nProf. Boadi further highlighted the financial relief that the Free SHS policy has provided to parents across the country. He detailed the government\u2019s provision of free uniforms, admission fees, maintenance fees, physical education kits, and supplementary stationery. \u201cThe government spends over 18,000 cedis per student annually under Free SHS,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen you multiply that by the number of students each year, the investment is significant.\u201d<\/p>\n
He underscored the broader vision of the policy, comparing it to other social interventions like free maternity care. \u201cQuality, affordability, and access are the cornerstones of this policy,\u201d Prof. Boadi emphasized. \u201cIf we want a country to develop, we need both the mindset and the resources. These are the building blocks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Calls for a collective effort<\/strong><\/p>\nProf. Boadi also referenced a past statement by former President John Mahama, where Mahama admitted that in political campaigns, \u201cwe lie a little and speak the truth a little.\u201d According to Prof. Boadi, such admissions highlight the need for vigilance and a commitment to preserving policies that genuinely benefit the nation.<\/p>\n
He added that \u201cthe Free SHS policy is a national asset that must be protected and cherished. If we want to build a strong, educated society, Free SHS is a non-negotiable part of that vision,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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