President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to host two significant national conferences aimed at addressing pressing issues in Ghana’s governance and education sectors.
Speaking at the 92nd Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana in Gomoa Pomadze on Thursday, January 9, Mr. Mahama outlined his vision to strengthen the justice system and improve the education landscape.
To him, Justice is a moral compass that must guide every decision, law, and every interaction in the nation.
“To this end, the new NDC administration is resolutely committed to strengthening our justice system to ensure judicial independence and address the systemic inequalities that currently exist. I can assure you that this administration will work tirelessly to ensure that every Ghanaian, regardless of your status or background, is treated with dignity and afforded equal protection under the law,” he continued.
On the governance front, the former President disclosed plans to convene a National Constitutional Review Validation Conference to achieve broad consensus on the way forward for the proposed constitutional amendments and champion judicial independence.
“In this light, transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership will define this administration. We shall pass a code of conduct for our office holders and they will strictly abide by that code of conduct. We shall carry out comprehensive audits in order to establish what’s the situation of our state-owned enterprises and para-state houses are,” he said.
The Amir Missionary in charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana, Alhaji Mohammed Bin Saalih charged president John Mahama to leverage his high office of presidency to pursue justice, peace, equal rights and deal with political and financial nepotism.
He underscored the need for the president to ensure human rights are withheld, to ensure the unnecessary display of power is curtailed, and governance brought down to the level of the ordinary citizen.
“…Governance is spent for the good and welfare of the people who are governed, he stressed.”
Relatedly, President John Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s dedication to addressing the energy crisis and preventing a return to frequent power outages, commonly referred to as “dumsor.”
He acknowledged the significant challenges facing the country, particularly in the energy sector and assured that “with some of the ideas they’ve come up with, we would make sure that your lights stay on.”
Turning to education, Mr. Mahama announced a National Education Review Conference, a comprehensive initiative to reassess Ghana’s education system, spanning kindergarten to tertiary levels, including technical and vocational training. The conference aims to identify barriers to quality education and propose meaningful reforms to enhance outcomes.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would generate innovative ideas to align educational goals with Ghana’s developmental needs.
He pledged to sustain and enhance the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy while addressing critical challenges such as overcrowding to improve the quality of education.
President Mahama also announced plans to introduce free tuition for first-year students entering public tertiary institutions, complete abandoned e-block projects, and invest in equitable learning opportunities across the entire education value chain.
He underscored the importance of empowering the youth with skills to excel in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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Source: Comfort Sweety Hayford/ATLFMNEWS
