Elikem Kotoko, the Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disclosed that the ‘no academic fees’ policy by the NDC will begin with public universities when implemented.

Kotoko, speaking on Channel One TV’s Citiuation Room, outlined the party’s plan to implement the policy in phases, with public universities being the first beneficiaries.

He emphasised that private universities will be included in the policy at a later stage, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach to making higher education more accessible.

Kotoko also noted that the policy will be refined through nationwide stakeholder consultations in January 2025, ensuring it meets the needs of Ghanaians.

The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made a promise to scrap academic fees for first-year students in public universities.

This policy according to the party is part of a broader set of reforms aimed at making higher education accessible for all, most especially for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Mahama has announced that his next administration will cut President Akufo-Addo’s excessive budget to fund the ‘no academic fees’ initiative for first-year university students.

“It will actually be a gradual process, we cannot say the same for the private universities for now, but with all public schools, that’s where the implementation will start from. Don’t forget that President Mahama, even upon assumption of office, come January 2025 if the good people of Ghana grant him that mandate, will again have a further nationwide stakeholder consultation to ensure that we firm it up exactly like how Ghanaians want it.”