The Ministry of Education has clarified comments made by Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum regarding changes to public basic schools, stating that there are no plans for a nationwide rollout of new uniforms and repainting of all schools.

According to the Ministry's spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, Dr. Adutwum's comments were specifically referring to newly constructed 21st Century Model Junior High Schools.

These schools will have the option to choose "brighter and friendly colors" for painting and potentially new uniforms.

"The aim is to lighten and enhance the appearance and physical outlook of the new schools. It is never a case of repainting existing schools or altering them in anyway," the statement clarifies.

The Ministry's clarification comes after confusion arose from Dr. Adutwum's announcement at a recent forum. Initially, he discussed a nationwide transition to "blue and white" uniforms and painting all schools.

However, the Ministry has clarified that these changes are specific to new schools and are options rather than mandates.