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Former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Mahama has promised to abolish the teacher licensure exams if re-elected in 2024.
He highlighted worries about the deficiencies in the licensure examination idea, claiming that the demand for Colleges of Education students to take an extra test after several examinations is not well-considered.
During a campaign rally in the Bono Region, Mahama questioned the need for graduates of Colleges of Education to take another exam before being allowed to practice.
He stated that if there are systemic faults with the training colleges, his administration will abolish the current licensure examination.
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Following that, Mahama advocated enacting measures to ensure that individuals graduating from educational institutions are considered professionals.
Mahama emphasized his commitment to teacher welfare, stating that this idea, which was originally articulated in his 2020 manifesto, will also be prominently featured in his current manifesto.
The Teacher’s Licensure Examination stirred debates several months ago due to numerous failures among those who had received teacher training.
Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, Registrar of the National Teaching Council (NTC), expressed concern about the qualifications of individuals who failed, claiming that several lacked fundamental language skills and questioned their capacity to effectively communicate and educate.
