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Free SHS: Chief counts how much of a blessing it has been

The Chiefs and people of Sene in the Bono East Region have expressed immense appreciation to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo, for the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) social intervention programme.

Welcoming Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to Kajaji in the Sene East Constituency on Monday at the start of his campaign tour of the Bono East Region, Nana Kwame Edeabe Ntosour, the Benkumhene of the Traditional Area, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, praised President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia for establishing the Free SHS policy, which he said has been impactful and has significantly benefited the poor.

"Everywhere in Ghana, many people admit that you and President Nana Akufo-Addo have done so well by spreading development," the chief said.

"You have done well with so many projects. Road construction works and many others are ongoing, and recently, you brought machines to further fix roads in our communities. These machines will help a lot to improve the roads in the villages and link them to our town roads. We are really grateful."

"In addition to this, you have brought Free SHS to us and the nation. For poor communities like ours, where would we be without Free SHS? Now, one would need close to 4,000 to 5,000 cedis to send a child to senior high school. Where would we have found the money?"