GNACOPS, GNAPS call on private education providers to actively participate in Election 2024

As Ghana approaches the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) and the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) have issued a rallying call for private education providers to actively participate in the democratic process.

In a joint press statement, the National Executive Director of GNACOPS, Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, and the National President of GNAPS, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, emphasized the constitutional right of every Ghanaian aged 18 and above to vote, as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. They encouraged the 34,568 private school owners and 543,696 staff members across the country to engage passionately in the electoral process, ensuring they elect leaders who value the crucial role private education plays in the nation's development.

The statement acknowledged the challenges faced by private education providers, including perceived lack of support and repeated violations of their constitutional rights. Despite these setbacks, the associations urged their members to remain resilient and seize this election as an opportunity to influence the future of education and national progress.

“As non-partisan organizations, we are committed to inspiring our members to actively engage in national exercises as responsible citizens,” the statement read. “By exercising our right to vote, we have the power to elect leaders who recognize the critical importance of private education in Ghana's growth.”

The leaders of GNACOPS and GNAPS emphasized that active participation in the democratic process benefits not only private education providers but also the students, parents, and communities they serve. They called on all stakeholders to unite and make their voices heard in order to shape a supportive environment for delivering quality education in Ghana.

This call to action serves as a reminder of the vital role private education providers play in shaping the nation’s future and underscores the importance of civic engagement in strengthening democracy.

The joint statement concluded with a powerful message of unity and determination: “Let’s make our voices heard! Long live Ghana, long live private education provision in Ghana.”

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Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS)

Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS)