We Are Ready To Fulfill The Free First-year University Tuition..— Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the acting spokesperson for President John Mahama, stated that the Mahama-led government is dedicated to keeping its pledge to provide free tuition for first-year university students.

The Abura Asebu Kwamankese MP, however, stated that he does not think Ghanaians will be upset if the policy is not put into effect this year.

We will definitely fulfill their promise, Kwakye Ofosu stated in an interview with O.B. on “Ekosii Sen” on Tuesday, January 21.

As a new government, the lawyer hoped Ghanaians would allow them enough time to successfully execute the policy.

“Everybody will agree that we don’t have ministers yet, so even if we say tomorrow, it is not a realistic expectation. Ghanaians are slow to anger, and they will give you a long time.

“They are also reasonable people and know that as a new government, the circumstances don’t permit you to do certain things. I don’t think they will hold it against you; they will give you sufficient time,” he said.

They know there will be repercussions if they fail, he said.

“Except, for instance, if we don’t do it after a year without any reasonable excuse, then Ghanaians will take action.

“So really, I don’t think the problem is about the fact of unfulfilled promises but the failure to accept responsibility,” he stated.

Prior to the 2024 election, President Mahama pledged to give first-year students at public universities free tuition.

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