Former President John Dramani Mahama, Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced his commitment to abolish the controversial licensure exams for teacher trainees and reinstate the automatic employment of graduates in the teaching profession. In a bold statement, Mahama declared that under the next government led by him, no teacher trainee graduate would face denial of posting or employment.
The licensure exams for teacher trainees have been a subject of criticism and debate, with concerns raised about their necessity and effectiveness in the education system. Critics argue that these exams add an unnecessary burden to aspiring teachers and may not accurately reflect their preparedness for the profession.
Mahama’s promise to eliminate the licensure exams aligns with his broader vision to address challenges in the education sector and create a more supportive environment for teacher trainees. By pledging to reinstate automatic employment for graduates, Mahama aims to provide assurance to those pursuing careers in education, ensuring that their training culminates in secure job opportunities.
As the former president positions himself for a potential return to office, his education policies, including the proposed changes for teacher trainees, will likely be a focal point of his campaign and a topic of discussion in the broader political landscape.
“We will abolish the obnoxious licensure exams for teacher trainees and restore the automatic employment of teacher trainee graduates. Let me state unequivocally that, no teacher trainee graduate will be denied posting or employment under the next Mahama government,” Former President John Dramani says