The Executive Director of Educate Africa Institute, William Boadi, says former President John Mahama’s campaign promise to abolish academic fees for first-year university students is not true and is a ploy to win the votes of Ghanaians. 

According to him, the promise, made by the Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could potentially enhance access to higher education however, it raises several critical questions about its feasibility and broader impact on Ghana’s educational and employment landscape.

He indicated that the determination of whether fees must be paid or not does not lie in the caucus of a political party but rather, the school administration of every university.

Mr. Boadi stressed that this is mere say to lure people to vote for them because this policy cannot happen and cannot be trusted and has the potential to mislead parents in their parental decisions.

Mr. Boadi also stressed that improving access to education has no link with the quality of education given to students in the country.

He says this policy, even when it happens, will bring about political impositions into Ghana’s educational system, hence, will not build the quality of education.