Retired educator and renowned columnist I.K. Gyasi
Retired educator and renowned columnist IK Gyasi has raised concerns over the political influence shaping Ghana’s education system.
Speaking on Asetena Pa with Akoto Mansa, monitored by MyNewsGH, the honorary member of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) reflected on the evolution of the sector from Kwame Nkrumah’s era to the current Free Senior High School (SHS) policy under President Akufo-Addo.
According to Gyasi, many of the changes implemented over the years have been politically motivated rather than focused on the long-term improvement of the system.
“Free education is not a new idea—Nkrumah was the originator and implementer of it,” he asserted. He stressed that any reforms should be “revolutionary and not dictated by political interests.”
He also highlighted the inconsistency in the duration of senior high school education, which has fluctuated between three and four years under different governments.
“This inconsistency does not help the system in the long term,” he noted, arguing that such shifts disrupt educational planning and affect students’ academic progress.
Gyasi’s remarks add to the ongoing debate about the effectiveness and sustainability of Ghana’s education policies, with many calling for a non-partisan approach to ensure long-term benefits for future generations.
