Member of Parliament for Central Tongu, Alexander Roosevelt, has highlighted the ongoing difficulties faced by Senior High Schools in Ghana, despite substantial government funding for the Free Senior High School policy.
In the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review, the Finance Minister revealed that more than 9 billion Ghana Cedis have been allocated to this initiative since it began.
However, Roosevelt argues that this financial commitment has not resulted in significant advancements.
Speaking to Citi News, he voiced concerns that the persistent challenges within the education system indicate that the investment has not led to substantial improvements.
“If you enter the dormitories of these boys and girls, it’s nothing to write home about. It’s filthy and congested and under that situation, the children will be called sick from time to time and you’re proud of this.
“Review it, you don’t want to do it, do you pump money into something for no value? The moment you pump money into something, the value must come back, but we can’t see the value with the Free SHS,” the Member of Parliament for Central Tongu asked.