President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, stating that the initiative has not only been preserved but significantly enhanced under his leadership.

Speaking at a media encounter in Accra on Wednesday, September 10, President Mahama addressed what he described as deliberate misinformation circulated ahead of the December 7, 2024, elections.
“Contrary to the widespread misinformation that was circulated before December 7, 2024, the Free SHS has not only been maintained. We’ve made the highest budget allocation in the history of the policy as of now,” he said.

According to the President, a record-breaking GHS 3.5 billion has been allocated to the Free SHS program this year, representing the largest investment in the policy since its inception. He described the move as a demonstration of his government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education across the country.

President Mahama also announced a major increase in funding for Ghana’s health sector. The national health budget for 2025 has risen by 13.4%, from GHS 15.6 billion to GHS 17.8 billion.
“This bold step reflects our recognition to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system in the face of both domestic demands and global health risks,” President Mahama said.

The President emphasized that both education and healthcare remain top priorities for his administration as it seeks to improve social infrastructure and human capital development.