GES declares break for SHS to enable staff and students to vote in general elections

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially declared a break for all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) to enable staff and eligible students to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the upcoming general elections.

In a circular dated November 29, 2024, signed by Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, the Deputy Director-General (Q&A) of the GES, the directive outlined that all second-cycle schools are to close on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

This decision is aimed at allowing sufficient time for staff and eligible students to travel to their respective constituencies to participate in the elections scheduled for December 7, 2024.

“As the nation prepares for this important democratic exercise, it is essential that staff and eligible students are allowed to fully participate in the process. Schools will, therefore, close on December 5 to facilitate this,” Dr. Tandoh emphasized in the circular.

He further instructed Regional Directors to ensure compliance with the directive.

“Regional Directors are to ensure that Heads of second-cycle schools strictly adhere to this directive, allowing staff and eligible students to travel to their respective constituencies to cast their votes.”

The GES, in its communication, extended warm regards to all staff and students, underscoring the significance of their role in the democratic process.

“This is an important moment for our democracy, and we urge all eligible voters within the educational sector to take full advantage of this opportunity to cast their votes,” the statement added.