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March 7, 2026
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Opoku Mensah pushes back at Haruna Iddrisu, praises Akufo-Addo’s free SHS infrastructure expansion
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Key Points
- Former Education Ministry spokesperson, Yaw Opoku Mensah, has refuted Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu's claim that the Free SHS policy was implemented without adequate infrastructure.
- Opoku Mensah argues that the Akufo-Addo administration made substantial investments in classroom infrastructure to support the surge in Free SHS enrolment.
- He presented figures indicating 4,699 classrooms were constructed under Akufo-Addo, capable of accommodating approximately 187,960 additional students.
- This was contrasted with 696 classrooms built during the Mills-Mahama era, which could accommodate about 27,840 students.
- Opoku Mensah emphasized that his figures exclude other significant educational infrastructure investments like dormitories, new schools, STEM, and TVET facilities.
Why This Matters
This debate is crucial for Ghana as it concerns the long-term sustainability and quality of the flagship Free SHS policy, which is a significant national investment. The discussion on infrastructure directly impacts the learning environment, student-teacher ratios, and overall effectiveness of secondary education, influencing future policy adjustments and resource allocation.
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