Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, Isaac Adade Opeele Boateng
Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, Isaac Adade Opeele Boateng, has criticized the decision by the Ministry of Education to change the colour of the uniforms of public basic schools from the ‘iconic’ brown and yellow, to white and blue.
Speaking at a forum dubbed ‘The free SHS story’ in Accra on April 25, 2024, the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adwutwum, indicated that the intended change of the colour of the uniforms forms part of plans by the commission to reform basic education in the country.
The plan also includes the repainting of buildings of government basic schools from yellow and brown to blue and white.
“We are changing the uniforms of public basic schools in the country. The yellow and brown that you see now, you will see no more. Reformation is coming to a community near you, and you will see it.
“We are switching to blue and white. We are painting all the schools to give them an attractive outlook. This is the transformation Ghana deserves and it is coming,” he indicated.
Reacting to the story on X, formerly Twitter, coach Opeele questioned the logic of the decision by the Ministry of Education.
He noted that the proposal by the ministry could hurt Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s chances of winning the 2024 elections.
“This minister is losing it. How do you expect kids to wear blue and white to school? Or does he think the students are all schooling at East Legon?
“Please please we are focused on winning 2024 elections. Don't bring another unnecessary pressure on Dr Bawumia's campaign trail from parents,” he said.
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