NDC Youth Criticize Seth Terkper for Free SHS Remarks

Strong dissatisfaction has been voiced by several youthful National Democratic Congress (NDC) members in response to statements made by former Finance Minister Seth Terkper. Terkper proposed that the Free Senior High School (SHS) program should only be accessible to day students across Ghana during a discussion on TV3, which is based in Accra. He made comparisons to European nations, suggesting that Ghana may gain from following suit.

Mynewsgh.com said that Terkper said, "Why don't we take a cue from them? Why do we believe that unrestricted free SHS should be supported? unrestricted in that all expenses are borne by the government. The young members of the NDC were taken aback by his idea, as they believe that remarks like this undercut their attempts to gain the public's trust. They think that restricting the Free SHS policy would endanger the support they have worked so hard to earn.

On social media, the criticism was immediate and loud, with many young NDC supporters venting their annoyance. "Who sent Seth Terkper?" asked one user. To achieve this victory, we have endured great suffering. In any case, he shouldn't do it. Everyone is eligible for free SHS, including the offspring of my unborn child. We're feeling upbeat. Hey, he ought to step back. Many people feel that Terkper's opinions don't fit the party's current course or the expectations of its supporters, and this comment illustrates that sentiment.

"Stop Seth Terkper from media engagement," read another comment, which demanded that Terkper stop making media appearances. This suggests that some party members seek a more cohesive message and approach, particularly in view of previous electoral successes they wish to preserve.

The response from the NDC youth points to a larger issue with upholding an inclusive and consistent approach to education policy. Limiting access to Free SHS, according to many, would turn off voters and harm the party's standing. Any proposal to limit the Free SHS effort could be interpreted as a betrayal of the NDC's commitment to universal education, which has been a major pledge.