The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has expressed deep disappointment in former president John Dramani Mahama’s recent comments belittling the success of the Free SHS programme, describing it as “woefully disheartening.”
Speaking to journalists during the Christmas festivities in Akim Anyinase, Nkrumah criticised Mahama for attempting to undermine the achievements of SHS graduates.
“It is disheartening to observe how former president Mahama will go all lengths to belittle the Free SHS programme and its results simply because it did not emanate from him,” said Nkrumah.
The recently released 2023 WASSCE results, considered the best since 2015, have been attributed to the positive impact of the Free SHS programme. However, Mahama, during his country tour, discredited the outcome of the examination pointing to malpractices and students conniving with teachers to cheat.
Nkrumsah said he finds Mahama’s stance “shocking and disappointing,” adding that such remarks disregard the hard work and accomplishments of the students who benefited from the initiative.
“While he may not like the entire SHS programme, he shouldn’t try so hard to denigrate the beneficiaries. Yes, the programme may have some challenges, but to say that even the exceptional success of the students is fake is just amazing,” Nkrumah, who doubles as the MP for Ofoase Ayirebi, added.
He recounted the stiff opposition from Mahama and the NDC to the Free SHS programme, adding that the former president’s comments are a continuation of that stance.
Nkrumah called for constructive discussions to improve the Free SHS programme, adding that Ghana would be better served with ideas rather than attempts to undermine the efforts and achievements of the beneficiaries.
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