Ahiagbah Urges Voltarians to Support NPP for Continued Free SHS.

According to Ghana News Agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ahiagbah expressed concerns that a loss for the NPP could lead to the discontinuation of the FSHS policy. He referred to statements by Mr. John Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), indicating a potential review of the policy if the NDC comes to power. Mr. Ahiagbah highlighted the significant investments made in the FSHS, as well as in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), asserting that only the NPP, as the originators, could implement these effectively. Mr. Ahiagbah criticized the opposition, recalling comments by former President Mahama about prioritizing other investments over Free SHS. He accused the NDC of undermining the program through 40 sponsored adverts and labeling it as a '419 Scam.' He also differentiated the FSHS from the Progressive 'Fee Paying' Senior High School introduced by Mr. Mahama's administration. During a meetin g with journalists in Ho, Mr. Ahiagbah underscored the benefits the Volta region has experienced from the FSHS policy, including a 35.1 percent increase in enrolment and gender parity. He noted that the region is part of the 5.7 million beneficiaries of the policy nationwide. Mr. Ahiagbah concluded by asserting that the FSHS is crucial for aligning educational outcomes with the 21st-century needs of Ghanaians, and that effective leadership is vital for the policy's success.