By Collins Sarkodieh 
Ghanaians following national education debates are experiencing mixed emotions as key political figures openly address ongoing struggles within public senior high schools.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a key aide to New Patriotic Party flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticized government officials for failing to resolve recurring implementation challenges facing secondary education.
Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Aboagye spoke candidly about persistent logistics and feeding problems in schools.
He admitted directly that the quality of food served to students across various campuses remains inadequate, creating unnecessary frustration for parents and guardians.
Despite highlighting feeding flaws, Aboagye strongly defended the core foundation of the Free Senior High School policy.
He emphasized that the flagship program successfully removed financial barriers for children coming from low-income, middle-class, and wealthy families across Ghana.
Aboagye cited international recognition from major financial bodies, noting that the World Bank described Free SHS as one of the most transformative educational interventions in the country’s history.
He argued that citizens must evaluate the policy based on massive enrollment growth rather than judging the entire framework solely by temporary operational hurdles.
In his assessment, overall educational access under current arrangements far exceeds the restricted system that existed before universal free secondary education began.
However, Aboagye questioned why state authorities continue offering excuses instead of permanently fixing supply chain delays and school infrastructure deficits.
He pointed out that political parties spend years in opposition analyzing national data, which should give incoming administrations sufficient time to prepare comprehensive solutions.
Aboagye stressed that citing logistical hurdles after years in office fails to satisfy parents who want nutritious meals and adequate learning materials for their wards.
His candid remarks have reignited broader public conversations regarding sustainable funding models, food quality checks, and infrastructure improvements across senior high schools nationwide.
Educational experts and civil society groups continue to advocate for steady budget allocations and stronger monitoring frameworks to preserve high academic standards across Ghanaian schools.
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