Dr. Jonathan Asante Otchere, a lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, believes the National Democratic Congress (NDC) can implement the “no academic fees for level 100 students” initiative if they form the next government.
He emphasizes that reducing wasteful expenditure and tackling corruption will create a conducive environment for its implementation.
Otchere stresses that proper feasibility studies will facilitate the initiative’s execution. “With a strong will, there’s always a way… Proper feasibility studies will make it easier to implement.”
He cautions against relying solely on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) due to its current challenges and loan leveraging by the current government.
The NDC’s Youth Manifesto promises, including the “No Fee Stress Initiative,” have sparked interest.
However, details on the initiative’s implementation are unclear, with varying explanations in different documents.
Critics question why former President John Mahama didn’t elaborate on the initiative during the manifesto launch, with some arguing it resembles existing loan policies.
Others believe the manifesto’s details suffice, while some advocate for a clarifying press release to avoid ambiguity.
The lingering question remains: Will level 100 students enjoy a “no academic fees” policy under an NDC government in 2025?
