President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to abolishing Ghana’s double-track senior high school system by 2027 if given the mandate to govern.

Speaking at Sawla as part of his Resetting Ghana tour of the Savannah Region on Friday, May 22, 2026, Mahama said the double-track system—introduced as a response to increased enrolment under the Free Senior High School policy—was originally a temporary measure.

According to him, it has outlived its purpose and must be phased out through targeted investments in educational infrastructure.

He explained that his proposed plan would focus on expanding classroom blocks, dormitories, and teaching facilities across the country to accommodate all students on a single continuous academic calendar.

He added that teacher recruitment and improved funding for school logistics would be central to the reform.

“In 2027, no Senior High School will be doing double track. We’re reverting to the old system. Everybody will go to school at the same time to increase contact hours with the teachers. And so, we’re going to expand the infrastructure in our Senior High Schools,” President Mahama said.

He also stated that the government is investing in improving the quality of secondary education.

“We are investing in improving the quality of secondary education. And so the secondary schools that are considered category C, we’re going to invest in 30 of them to move them from category C to category B,” Mahama said.

Education stakeholders have long debated the effectiveness of the double-track system, which splits students into alternating academic schedules to reduce congestion in senior high schools. While it has helped absorb rising student numbers, critics argue it disrupts learning continuity and strains resources.

Mahama assured that the government would prioritise education reforms to restore a stable academic calendar while maintaining access for all eligible students under the Free Senior High School policy.

He emphasised that the goal is not to reverse gains in access but to improve quality and consistency in delivery.

The double-track system remains a key issue in Ghana’s education policy discussions, with various stakeholders calling for either its gradual removal or permanent structural reforms to address capacity challenges.