The Vice President and 2024 flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says the impact of Free Senior High School (SHS) in the north and largely, in Ghana, would not have been possible had former President John Mahama remained in office.

Addressing a rally in Jirapa as part of his campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Dr Bawumia highlighted the significant impact Free SHS has had on many homes in the north since its introduction in 2017.

He added that despite the obvious benefits to the north and the nation, former President Mahama, who he said ought to have known better due to his background, kicked against it.

"I asked John Mahama to name just one social intervention, 'baako pe', he couldn't name.

"Former President Mahama said if he had the money, he wouldn't use it for free SHS education. He said it was not a priority but we have brought it and the people of the north and Ghanaians are benefiting," Dr Bawumia said.

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