Adentan MP Yaw Buaben Asamoa has stressed the need for education in eradicating propaganda.
In a virtual conference on the education sector, he claimed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) does not know what it means to commit to the Free SHS policy, hence when given mandate, will cancel it.
“They are not committed to the founding of the Free SHS nor do they believe Ghanaian children deserve the enlightenment of education because where there is education, propaganda dies,” he said.
Flagbearer of the NDC, John Mahama has reiterated his plans to better the Free SHS policy implemented by governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) if he is re-elected to office.
The former President said the Akufo-Addo government has not been able to effectively run the policy to its maximum capacity.
“The Free SHS policy is a good thing, but governance requires the use of adequate knowledge the current government is unable to effectively run the system.
“Currently, Free SHS is putting a certain amount of burden on parents and their children, there are no dormitories, not enough classrooms nor administration blocks, the population of students have increased, many sleep outside and come home ill with bedbugs,” he said.
According to him, the NDC has always known free SHS was a way to go, but it must be done right, hence “we started constructing 200 SHS so that every child and student will get access to affordable education in a conducive environment.”
He expressed disappointment in the NPP for abandoning the uncompleted education structures he began, which could have aided in the free SHS agenda.
This the Adenta MP disagrees.
Mr Buaben Asamoa in his presentation noted that a system such as the Free SHS presents an educated society that produces more conscious citizens which in turn promotes industrialization.
“Education is the shortest route between deprivation and prosperity It is a valuable tool for upward social mobility and, therefore, an educated society is more conscious of its governance, its health and so many other activities, an educated secured society is key for an industrialized society and ultimately better living standards,” he stated.
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