We aren’t opposed to Free SHS bill, it’s not in Parliament yet – Minority

The Deputy Ranking Member, Education Committee of Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak has stated that the Minority in Parliament is not opposed to the Free Senior High School bill.

According to him, the bill is yet to be laid before and the there is no way the Minority in Parliament will opposed to when it is brought to the House.

“Our Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has indicated time without number that, the FSHS policy is a good policy bedevilled with implementation challenges: inadequate academic and residential infrastructure; inadequate and poor quality food; inadequate furniture; erratic academic calendar, among others. John Dramani Mahama has pledged to address these challenges to make FSHS better,” the Builsa South lawmaker explained in a statement.

Below is the full from the Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee

WE ARE NOT OPPOSED TO A BILL ON FSHS BILL

We are not opposed to FSHS and therefore can not be opposed to a proposed bill to bind future government to it. As John Dramani Mahama noted during his meeting with the national leadership of CHASS on May 8th, 2024, he will work with them and all stakeholders to make FSHS better.

Our Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has indicated time without number that, the FSHS policy is a good policy bedevilled with implementation challenges: inadequate academic and residential infrastructure; inadequate and poor quality food; inadequate furniture; erratic academic calendar, among others. John Dramani Mahama has pledged to address these challenges to make FSHS better.

So, while we wait to see the proposed bill and examine its contents in detail, in principle, we have no challenge supporting a bill seeking to ensure its future.

Dr. Clement Apaak
MP, Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member, Education Committee of Parliament

Source: Today.com.gh