The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to abolish academic fees for first-year students in public universities if elected into power. This policy forms part of a wider initiative aimed at increasing access to higher education, particularly for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Speaking at the party’s youth manifesto launch in Accra on Monday, August 12, 2024, NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama outlined several key proposals, including a “24-hour economy policy” designed to boost economic activity around the clock, thereby creating more job opportunities and enhancing productivity.
“We will create an enabling environment for young people to thrive and lay a foundation for prosperous Ghanaians, not just a few,” Mahama stated. He emphasized the party’s commitment to expanding access to quality education at all levels, from basic to tertiary, as well as affordable healthcare and job creation programs.
In addition to the fee abolition, the NDC proposed the establishment of a Ministry for Youth Development, which Mahama says would focus on unlocking the full potential of Ghana’s young population.
