Prof. Frimpong Boateng Supports Review of Ghana’s ‘Free SHS’ Policy for Improvement

Former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has emphasized the necessity for the government to review the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy.

According to the renowned surgeon, the policy must undergo review only after more than seven years of implementation to address the myriad challenges it faces in enhancing Ghana’s education sector.

“This educational system is faulty. That is how I take it to be. So the Free SHS, if there are challenges we have to sit down and say how do we resolve these challenges; review may be necessary or change certain things…” he said amid an interview on Joynews.

When asked if he believes the policy, which provides free education to students in various public secondary and technical schools, is facing challenges, the former minister responded affirmatively, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues through a review process.

“I think so, I mean, every sensible person will have to review your activities and not say that what I started seven years ago is still the best because if you look at the feeding, even one can talk about it…” he noted.

Former President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to review the Free SHS policy if he assumes power again has stirred controversy, with the ruling New Patriotic Party issuing sharp criticism.