The Denkyira Traditional Council has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the notable impact of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy on the nation, particularly within their community.

During a visit to Dunkwa-on-Offin by Dr. Bawumia as part of his campaign tour, the council, through an address delivered by Nana Kwame Nkrumah II, praised the Akufo-Addo administration for ensuring equitable access to senior secondary education through the Free SHS initiative.

The council highlighted how the policy has provided significant relief to families in Denkyira, especially those unable to afford secondary education for their children.

"As you are here in Denkyira, let me commend President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and you for the great job you have done. Your flagship Free SHS policy has brought immense relief to the Denkyira community, particularly for the poor who previously struggled to send their children to secondary school," said Nana Kwame Nkrumah II.

"Today, all our children attend school without financial strain on parents, and we now have a more literate young population, thanks to Free SHS."

In addition to the education policy, the Traditional Council acknowledged the government’s efforts in bringing developmental projects to the area, including roads, the construction of a strategic bridge, a stadium, and the provision of DRIP equipment for road development.

The council also expressed its support for Dr. Bawumia’s presidential bid, describing him as blessed. "Who the Lord has blessed, no one can destroy," remarked Nana Kwame Nkrumah II.

Dr. Bawumia’s visit to the town was marked by unexpected rains, which the council interpreted as a sign of divine favor. "Your presence here is a blessing for all of us," noted Nana Kwame Nkrumah II.

"The rains have fallen today after a long dry spell, which we see as a symbol of the blessings and victory you bring with your visit."

Ghana’s free senior high school (Free SHS) programme, a flagship of Nana Akufo-Addo’s presidency, was launched in 2017 and more than GH¢8.4bn ($705m) has been spent on it so far.