John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined his intentions to launch a national dialogue on education if he is elected president. The dialogue aims to address pressing issues within the sector.
Mahama pointed out several challenges currently affecting the education system, including food shortages, the intimidation of school heads for expressing their views, and inadequate infrastructure in schools.
During a meeting with the clergy in Kumasi on Monday, November 11, Mahama stressed that open dialogue with key stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, and other relevant parties, would be the most effective strategy to address these issues and bring about meaningful reforms in the education sector.
“We will hold a national education dialogue if we win the polls. There were a lot of challenges, including a lack of textbooks, furniture, and infrastructure.
“These are fundamentals that need to be done. As you are aware, our education sector is at a crossroads, and the best way to address these challenges in the sector is through dialogue with key stakeholders who are the centre of the implementation of policies in the educational sector.”
