A lot is being said about the duration of the Senior High School, whilst the NPP government changed the program to four years to allow adequate preparation of candidates for the West African Certificate Examination, the new government stated in its manifesto that it would change it back to three years. But was the change necessary in the first place and should the new government revert back to the three years it used to be after most senior high schools have accepted the new format?

Mr. Alex Tettey-Enyo, the minister designate for education reiterated during his vetting at parliament that input from the public would be considered before changes are made, but I wonder what effect this will make since the government has already made up its mind on this issue. But for how long would politicians play politics with our education? Would a new government also change the duration in four years in case the NDC lose power?

I think what must be done is that all stakeholders meet to develop a national blueprint on education for the country. This must be followed irrespective of which party is in power. All the problems associated with the present format such as lack of infrastructure, teaching and learning materials, proper syllabi and other logistics must be provided for the smooth running of the current format at the Senior High School.