COP Mensah calls on Ghanaians to vote for the NPP to safeguard the Free SHS program
Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah, who is also the aspiring NPP parliamentary candidate for the Bekwai constituency, has called on Ghanaians to reelect the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections to safeguard the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.
In an interview, Mensah emphasized that the NPP is the most capable party to lead the country, citing their track record of implementing policies that benefit the less privileged.
Mensah stated, “I see the NPP as the best party that can help the country. The whole world knows what is happening. And we know what this government is doing to make sure that Ghana will be able to overcome all these problems. At least we still have free SHS, don’t we?”
The Free SHS policy, initiated by the NPP government in 2017, offers free tuition, boarding, and meals to all public senior high school students in Ghana.
While the policy has been commended for improving access to secondary education, it has also faced criticism due to its high cost.
Despite calls to reduce spending on the policy amid economic challenges, the government has affirmed its commitment to maintaining the Free SHS program.
Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare assured the public that President Nana Akufo-Addo will not abandon the policy, emphasizing its positive impact on Ghanaian youth.
The 2024 general election in Ghana is expected to be closely contested between the NPP and the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with the Free SHS policy likely to be a significant focal point during the campaign.
