Must Your Child Attend an Expensive School Chris-Vincent Agyapong Asks Parents Tough Question

A popular Ghanaian social media personality, Chris-Vincent Agyapong, has sparked a major conversation online about the cost of education. In a recent Facebook post, he questioned why many parents living abroad claim they cannot move back to Ghana because private schools are too expensive. He asked a simple but pointed question: Why must your children attend those high-cost schools?

Mr. Agyapong challenged the mindset of parents who feel pressured to pay huge fees for international or top-tier private schools. He reminded his followers that many successful people, including himself, did not attend these expensive institutions. He asked, “Where did some of us go to school?” suggesting that quality education can be found in more affordable schools.

To drive his point home, the social media commentator brought up the country’s leadership. He specifically asked, “Even President Mahama, where was his basic school?” By using the President as an example, he highlighted that attending a local or public basic school does not stop someone from reaching the highest office in the land.

The post is a direct response to members of the diaspora who often list education costs as their number one reason for staying abroad. Mr. Agyapong argues that the high cost is a choice, not a requirement. He suggests that parents are choosing the most expensive options rather than looking at what is available and affordable in the local system.

His comments have since started a debate about “societal pressure” versus “practical living.” While some agree that parents should live within their means, others argue that the quality of public schools in Ghana needs improvement. Regardless of the side, the post has forced many to think about whether a high price tag truly guarantees a better future for their kids.