The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially declared a break for all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) to enable staff and eligible students to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the upcoming general elections.
In a circular dated November 29, 2024, signed by Dr.
Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, the Deputy Director-General (Q&A) of the GES, the directive outlined that all second-cycle schools are to close on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
This decision is aimed at allowing sufficient time for staff and eligible students to travel to their respective constituencies to participate in the elections scheduled for December 7, 2024. "As the nation prepares for this important democratic exercise, it is essential that staff and eligible students are allowed to fully participate in the process.