Hon Collins Owusu Amankwaa, former Member of Parliament(MP) for Manhyia North, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize safeguarding the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative as the nation heads to the polls this Saturday.
The former MP who spoke on behalf of Ashanti Heritage Platform(AHP) highlighted the critical need for voters to make decisions that protect the future of the country's youth and resist temptations that could undermine progress. "Fellow Ghanaians," he began, "we stand on the brink of an important opportunity-a chance to cast our ballots and shape the future leadership of our beloved country.
Together, we face a critical choice: to uphold the principles of an educated society or to compromise the future of our youth for a mere 1,000." Owusu Amankwaa alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been enticing voters with monetary promises, urging citizens to remain vigilant.
He expressed deep concern that voting for the NDC could jeopardize the Free SHS program, which he described as transformative for countless Ghanaian families. "Think back to when the NDC promised a one-time premium under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).