A resident of Sekondi has shot down claims that the Free Senior High School policy is free as expected.According to Kofi Bonti, he had to struggle to pay the fees of his child."Things are very difficult. This Free SHS is not free to me!" Kofi Bonti, who works at a fishing harbour said, adding that "I don't see the benefits."He also revealed he will vote for the NDC to ensure the economic hardship Ghanaians are facing are addressed.

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Introduced in 2017, the Free SHS policy aims to remove financial barriers to education for all Ghanaian students. Since its launch, more than 1.6 million students have benefitted from the programme.Despite its impact, calls have been made for a review of the policy to address concerns over quality, infrastructure, and its strain on the national budget.

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 As economic pressures mount, discussions continue on how to refine the policy while maintaining its core objectives.Ghana is approaching a critical election year, with citizens expressing strong opinions about government initiatives.According to a recent report from Afrobarometer, a significant majority of Ghanaians advocate for the continuation of several key programs.

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Specifically, 85% support the Free Senior High School initiative, 81% favor the Planting for Food and Jobs program, 71% back One District One Factory, and 60% endorse One Village One Dam. Conversely, 79% of respondents oppose the electronic transactions levy (E-levy) and call for its elimination.Economic Priorities

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