Audio By Carbonatix
A member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu has questioned the genuineness of the free senior high school policy of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He says deception is the stock in trade of the NPP therefore it “lacks the credibility to make secondary education free.
The flag-bearer of the NPP, Nana Akufo-Addo has promised to increase enrollment into SHS by making it free and accessible to all if voted as president in the December polls.
The flagship programme estimated to cost GH¢78million will cover tuition, boarding, feeding and all the other charges for the 2013-2014 academic year.
However, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Friday, said the costing for the free SHS policy is woefully inadequate.
According to him, the GH¢78million quoted by the NPP flag-bearer at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Evening Encounter is not enough for even a term.
Kwakye-Ofosu noted that government spends more than that amount on subsidies to te schools therefore he claims the NPP is being economical with the truth.
The NDC communications team member observed that even though the free SHS policy of the NPP sounds exciting, it is not the cure for the falling standards of education in the country.
He said free SHS without proper infrastructure and resources will be an exercise in futility.
The NDC youth activist added that, the NPP is noted for making gargantuan promises when in opposition but they never materialize when they win power.
Felix Kwakye-Ofosu urged Ghanaians to retain the NDC in power to pursue the Better Ghana Agenda.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Afeku calls for major tourism investment in Volta Region to drive jobs and growth
6 minutes -
BoG to engage more agencies to clamp down on unlicensed financial institutions
6 minutes -
US-based Ghanaian Lawyers, Embassy explore ‘Law Day’ to improve legal education among Ghanaians
6 minutes -
Tourism overlooked despite its power to transform economy – Catherine Afeku
9 minutes -
Standards compliance in Ghana still a work in progress – GSA official
10 minutes -
Fentuo, Tariq Lamptey Foundation donate jerseys to Tarsor Basic School
15 minutes -
Go beyond profit: Business must empower people – Margins ID Group CEO urges youth
17 minutes -
One of the most critical things now is how to manage Ghana’s debt – Joyce Bawah
18 minutes -
Market leader Star Oil drops fuel prices with petrol selling at GH¢10.97 and diesel at GH¢11.79
22 minutes -
Akufo-Addo should have stepped aside after first term – Joyce Bawah Mogtari
34 minutes -
Wejia maintenance to disrupt water supply across 20 communities
48 minutes -
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but we’re on the right track – Joyce Bawah
51 minutes -
Regulate Airbnb or risk undermining Ghana’s hotel industry – Hotels Association president
1 hour -
Hotels aren’t losing to Airbnb, they’re losing to unfair rules – Hotels Association President
1 hour -
ofi Ghana Limited receives Outstanding Agribusiness Award in the Gold Category at President’s National Export Awards
1 hour
