Supreme Court dismisses PPP’s case against government over FCUBE
The Supreme Court has dismissed the suit brought against government by the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) over the implementation of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE).
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The seven-member panel led by Justice Julius Ansah deferred reasons for their decision to July 28, 2015.
The Party was seeking an order from the Highest court to compel the Mahama-led administration to implement the programme which is enshrined in the country’s constitution.
Article 25(1)(a) of the 1992 constitution says: “All persons shall have the right to equal educational opportunities and facilities and with a view to achieving the full realization of that right-basic education shall be free, compulsory and available to all”.
Meanwhile, Ghana has been ranked last among 76 countries in the latest school rankings. Many other African countries also showed at the bottom of the report.
The opposition New Patriotic Party has said in a statement that the report reaffirms its concerns about the deteriorating standards of education in the country.
“Ghana coming in last on this global last is not by accident because investment in education has slumped under President John Mahama and standards are feared to even fall further this year, with Government refusing to release funds for schools and Dumsor affecting studies.
“The NPP is, nevertheless, encouraged by the same findings which state that Ghana would be at the top of this league table, in terms of economic growth potential, “if all 15 year olds achieved basic level of education.”
