An Education and Development Consultant, Dr. Samuel Awuku, has urged Ghanaians to set aside political differences and rally behind the National Education Forum, describing it as a crucial initiative for the country’s future.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, Dr. Awuku stressed the importance of national unity in addressing Ghana’s educational challenges.
“I would beg Ghanaians that there’s a point in our history that we can all say that this is the right time for us to do things like this and forget about any political ideology which is for destroying us,” he urged.
Dr. Awuku lamented the excessive politicization of national issues, warning that such attitudes hinder progress.
“In a paper I wrote some time ago, I talked about political identity and political beliefs, and how Ghana will be so politicised such that if you make a point, it is linked to a political party,” he said.
“We all have to bear that in mind, that there’s a point in time that we all have to roll up our sleeves and say Ghana first.”
Reflecting on his experience in education reform, Dr. Awuku recalled an incident from 2017 when he was invited to support the reform of the pre-tertiary curriculum.
He revealed that some individuals accused him of being affiliated with the opposition, but the then Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, dispelled the allegations.
“He asked them, in the schools, the children there, do they wear any political jersey or identity? These are children of Ghana, who need to be developed to have the best chances in life and contribute to national development,” Dr. Awuku recounted.
Describing his involvement in the National Education Forum as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, he said, “When I had a call to join this committee, I said wow, it’s an opportunity to make a difference.
