Page 97 of the NDC’s 2024 Campaign Manifesto boldly promises a “No-Academic-Fees” policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions. However, Dr. Clement Apaak, a leading member of the NDC and the immediate past ranking member on the Education Committee of Parliament, contradicts this position by indicating that the proposed free tuition for first-year students will not be compulsory.
This glaring inconsistency raises serious questions about the clarity, feasibility, and sincerity of this promise.
On one hand, the manifesto projects a universal policy aimed at reducing the financial burden on first-year students and their parents. On the other hand, Dr. Apaak’s remarks suggest a selective or conditional implementation, which undermines the credibility of this same promise.
Politicians must be both measured and transparent in their campaign promises. Overpromising without a commitment to implement is a clear betrayal to the electorates.
If such a basic promise is already getting jettisoned, one wonders how the proposed 24-hour economy policy will fare under this same government.
Kwasi Kwarteng, ESQ.
Private Legal Practitioner
Fmr. Spokesperson-MoE
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