Former President John Dramani Mahama recently faced scrutiny after a resurfaced tweet from his official account in 2012 contradicted his recent claims about the Free SHS policy.
In the old tweet, Mahama had criticized the policy, stating that it was a misplaced priority compared to implementing free education for primary school students first.
The resurfacing of the tweet occurred following Mahama’s recent comments asserting his role in launching the Free SHS policy under a progressive arrangement in 2015.
Critics have pointed to the old tweet as evidence that Mahama’s previous reservations about the policy may conflict with his current stance, raising questions about the sincerity of his assertions.
During a media encounter, Mahama dismissed concerns that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would cancel the Free SHS policy if it returned to power, emphasizing that the policy was here to stay.
He advocated for improvements in implementation, including addressing issues like the double track system and decentralizing the school feeding program.
The contrasting positions highlighted by the old tweet and Mahama’s recent statements have sparked debate and scrutiny among netizens and political observers alike.