Former President and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to reforming Ghana’s secondary education system if re-elected.
He has pledged that the next NDC administration will eliminate the controversial double-track system currently in place under the Free Senior High School (SHS) program.
Speaking to residents during his tour of Yendi in the Northern Region, Mr. Mahama highlighted the challenges the double-track system has created.
He pointed to severe overcrowding and strained resources as factors that have compromised the quality of secondary education across the country.
“We will abolish the double-track system to ensure that all our children can attend school on the same schedule, beginning and ending their terms together,” Mr. Mahama declared.
He explained that abolishing this system is essential to provide students with a consistent learning environment and to relieve the pressure on overburdened facilities.
The former president also shared the NDC’s broader vision for educational reform. If elected, he stated, the next NDC government would prioritize expanding access by enhancing infrastructure in existing secondary schools.
This would include allocating funds to complete the uncompleted E-blocks—community day secondary schools initiated under his previous administration to make quality education more accessible to all regions.
“By building more classrooms and facilities, we can not only improve the learning environment but also uphold our commitment to equitable education,” he added, emphasizing the NDC’s determination to address the gaps in Ghana’s education system.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh (#RomeoWrites) / Ahotoronline.com | Ghana 🇬🇭
