Parents express excitement over Mahama ending double-track system

Parents across the country have expressed their excitement upon hearing the news that President John Dramani Mahama has honored his campaign promise to end the double-track system, transitioning to a single-track system in Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHSTS).

This comes after the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, officially inaugurated a high-powered committee tasked with overseeing a smooth transition from the current double-track system to a single-track system.

Since the inauguration on Thursday, 27th March 2025, the office of Today.com.gh has been inundated with calls from people reacting to the news. The Minister, with the support of his deputy, Dr. Clement Apaak, inaugurated the committee, sparking widespread excitement.

The joy among parents was palpable, with open jubilation when they heard about the President Mahama-led government’s decision to end the double-track system.

“One shopkeeper, who spoke to Today.com.gh with great excitement, said, ‘Now I’m relieved, and I feel more Ghanaian.’ She added that she was happy with her decision made on 7th December 2024.”

“We knew President Mahama would honor his promises, but we never expected that this (ending the double-track system) would be done so quickly. Ghana’s secondary education will now return to normalcy,” Madam Theresa from Teshie stated.

“I think the issue of our girls getting pregnant due to staying at home after just one to two months in school will be minimized. The double-track system was a worry, but we couldn’t complain because it was the government’s decision.”

“We thank the President and the sector minister for this bold step taken within their first 120 days in office,” another parent remarked.

President John Mahama’s move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the education system and ensure a more streamlined academic schedule for students.

The 11-member committee is expected to manage the logistics and implementation of the new single-track system, addressing various challenges that may arise during the process.

The committee will also provide recommendations for a smooth and effective transition, ensuring that all stakeholders are adequately prepared for the changes.

The committee will be chaired by Prof. Peter Grant, a distinguished academic from the University of Cape Coast (UCC). Prof. Grant’s leadership is seen as crucial in guiding the committee through the necessary steps to reverse the double-track system and establish a more efficient educational model for the country’s Senior High Schools and Technical Schools.

Below is the full list of the Committee Members

Prof. Godwin Awabil*, University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Prof. Samuel A. Atintono, PRINCOF

Prof. Smile Gavua Dzisi (Mrs.), Deputy Director-General (Management Service), GES

Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, Deputy Director-General (Quality and Access), GES

1. Agbenyo, WAEC

Rosemond Wilson (PhD), WAEC

Mr. Augustus Agyemfra, CODE

Mr. David Odjidja, CHASS

Addo Nicholas Nii Kpakpoe, COHBS

Prince Charles Agyemang-Duah, Schools & Instructions Division, GES