Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asserted that the caucus remains undeterred by opposition from the Minority concerning the Free Senior High School (SHS) bill.

Speaking on Onua FM’s Yen Nsempa program on Wednesday, July 3rd, the Effutu MP emphasized the non-negotiable nature of the Free SHS policy, affirming that the Majority will ensure the bill's passage at any cost.

He emphasized that the policy will be enforced despite the objections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its parliamentarians.

According to Afenyo-Markin, “The ranking member on the education committee, Nortsue-Kotoe, said they will not support the bill, so it is fair to say that the NDC does not support the Free SHS bill ”.

He criticized the NDC for premature opposition without reviewing the bill, likening it to their initial resistance to the Free SHS policy and other significant social initiatives.

“There is no fear of anything. We only want to enact the law to bind all of us to build a new national psyche that Free SHS is not negotiable. No matter how the NDC opposes it, we will force it on them,” he added.

If passed, the bill would institutionalize the Free SHS policy, ensuring its continuity across administrations. Despite initial resistance, the NDC and Minority have now indicated their support for the bill.

They have also signaled plans to advocate for dedicated funding for Free SHS in upcoming legislation proposed by the government.

“As we speak now, the government owes monies to those who supplied school uniforms two to three years ago to senior high school students. They owe monies to people who supplied textbooks and furniture to senior high schools. So, what are they trying to say?” he questioned.

Meanwhile, Nortsue-Kotoe, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee and MP for Akatsi North Constituency, dismissed the NPP government’s claims regarding education concerns, highlighting outstanding debts to suppliers of essential educational materials.