By Regina Kwapong
Local Governance Expert, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, has put forth a compelling proposal urging political parties to review and realign their manifestos with the research findings from the National Commission for Civic Education’s report on ‘Matters of Concern to the Ghanaian Voter” launched in Accra on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
This insightful suggestion aims to enhance the resonance of party agendas with the pressing issues highlighted by the Ghanaian electorate in the NCCE Research findings.
Dr. Eric Oduro Osae shared his insights during a panel discussion at the research launch.
The research report offers valuable perspectives into the core necessities of Ghanaian citizens.
Notably, the report underscores crucial areas of concern that hold significant weight in the minds of citizens, especially ahead of Election 2024.
With regard to education, the insights touch on a spectrum of vital issues, including the challenges associated with the implementation of free Senior High School (SHS), education, the necessity to expand educational infrastructure by constructing more schools and dormitories, as well as the urgency to allocate resources to educational institutions for enhanced teaching and learning environments.
Moreover, the reports highlight the call for a revision of the educational curriculum to meet modern standards, the need to employ a greater number of teachers in educational institutions, the proposition to subsidise tertiary education and potentially make it free, and the imperative to provide financial aid to support academically gifted yet financially challenged students.
These revelations not only offer an in-depth look into the educational landscape but also serve as a guide for future policies in Ghana.
Dr. Oduro expressed a keen interest for NCCE to conduct comparative analysis of the findings over the year’s.
By conducting an 8-year gap analysis, it aims to discern the trends in the report over time, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of issues that are priorities in Ghana.