A former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has stated that while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) proposed policy to absorb level 100 fees for tertiary students should they win the election is a positive initiative. She however believes that just like other policies in the education sector, it will face implementation challenges that may threaten sustainability. According to her, any policy aimed at helping students' access education is beneficial, noting that Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah initiated free education in the North and gradually extended it to other parts of the country before his tenure ended. Read also: Level 100 students won't pay fees if I'm elected - Mahama During the National Democratic Congress (NDC) launch of its Youth manifesto on August 12, its flagbearer, John Mahama stated that first-year tertiary students would not pay academic fees should he emerge president. According to him, this is part of a government initiative to lessen the burden on parents financing the cost of their children's education.  Nana Yaa Gyantuah, also a former Public Relations and External Affairs Director of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), pointed out that even the NPP implemented the Free SHS policy progressively, starting with the first year and then extending it to the second year.