Education Minister cautions against abolishing Double-Track System
Accra, Ghana - October 29, 2024 - Ghana's Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has warned against hastily abolishing the double-track system, citing potential long-term consequences for students.
His remarks come in response to the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) pledge to eliminate the system if elected in 2024.
Dr. Adutwum emphasized the need for strategic planning and facility expansion before phasing out the system.
He highlighted the government's progress in constructing additional facilities in several schools during a presentation to the Ashanti Regional clergy on Tuesday, October, 29, 2024.
“When the concept of the double track was introduced in Ghana, it was to meet the increased demand in enrolment in our High Schools, especially the category A schools. So, it will surprise you to know that a number of the schools are no longer double-double track, even those schools with double track, we have transition calendars.
“A school like Tamale Senior School (SHS) is no longer double-track, in fact, we’re working for Opoku Ware Senior High School, and it’s likely that it will not be double-track this coming academic year. Because the government had built more facilities there.
“Some people come here to say that we will [they] abolish double track, and I say to myself, they don’t know what they are talking about.
“If you abolish the double track at Prempeh College today, they will not be able to enrol one student. Presec will not take in one student. If you don’t want double track and you cancel double track, 1,500 students who are going this year will not have space, so they can’t go.
“Do we cancel it in the name of politics and push 1,500 students away from Opoku Ware? It’s our choice, but that choice is disastrous.”
Source: Lead News Online
