Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister-Designate for Education, has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to reviewing the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. This policy, which was introduced by the Akufo-Addo administration, was a key focus of President Mahama’s campaign for the 2024 election, during which he promised to refine and enhance it if elected.
Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 20, Haruna Iddrisu clarified that the government has no plans to cancel the Free SHS policy. Instead, he highlighted plans to make the initiative more sustainable and to broaden its scope, ensuring greater benefits for Ghanaians.
Haruna Iddrisu announced the government’s intention to convene a stakeholder forum to gather insights and recommendations for improving the education sector. “I want to assure this committee that President John Dramani Mahama has no intention of cancelling Free Senior High School (SHS). In fact, during his campaign, he stated that he would expand the Free SHS program.”
“It was to tell Ghanaians that as President of the Republic, he wants to give 2 million to Article 25 of the 1992 Constitution and Article 38, which spells out the objective of our educational policy. “Chair, the important thing is that he will subject the Free SHS to a review.”
By: Leticia Osei
