{"id":272292,"date":"2024-12-29T08:28:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T08:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/29\/free-shs-was-good-but-was-rushed-and-poorly-planned-akyem-asoum-chief\/"},"modified":"2024-12-29T08:28:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T08:28:12","slug":"free-shs-was-good-but-was-rushed-and-poorly-planned-akyem-asoum-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/29\/free-shs-was-good-but-was-rushed-and-poorly-planned-akyem-asoum-chief\/","title":{"rendered":"Free SHS was good, but was rushed and poorly planned \u2013 Akyem Asoum chief"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Krontihene of Akyem Asoum, Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, has praised the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy introduced by President Nana Akufo-Addo but criticised its rushed implementation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a recent interview, the traditional leader acknowledged the policy\u2019s positive intentions but described its execution as hasty and fraught with challenges that could have been avoided with better planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEven Lucifer had something good about him. They said he was a good singer; he had a magical voice. Lucifer, yes. So definitely, there will be something good about Nana Akufo-Addo,\u201d Nana Boadi stated, setting the tone for his critique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFree SHS was a good idea by all standards, yes, it was. But the planning was where the problem was.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He expressed concern over the lack of a thorough assessment before rolling out the policy, noting the strain it placed on Ghana\u2019s educational infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-29-at-8.21.29\u202fam-1024x562.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032664966\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe could have taken our time, assessed our infrastructure, the staff\u2014both teaching and non-teaching\u2014the books, and the logistics that were necessary,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe could have piloted the scheme to see how well it would work, especially in anticipation of the increased number of students since it had become free.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Krontihene likened the hurried implementation to the sentiment in Frank Sinatra\u2019s famous lyrics: \u201cFools rush in where angels and wise men tread cautiously. Fools will rush in with reckless abandonment.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added, \u201cIt was a good policy, a good idea, but we could have done it better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His comments highlight a widespread debate about the Free SHS program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While its objectives have been lauded for increasing access to education, critics have pointed out logistical challenges, such as overcrowded classrooms, overburdened teachers, and inadequate resources, all stemming from insufficient preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFree SHS was good. It gave many children access to education, but it could have been executed in a more deliberate manner. Rushing such a monumental policy is not the mark of wisdom,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Krontihene of Akyem Asoum, Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, has praised the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy introduced by President Nana Akufo-Addo but criticised its rushed implementation. 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