Former Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has revealed that he advised the current Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on key education matters and believes the minister is now performing well.
Speaking in a one-on-one interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Dr. Opoku Prempeh said Haruna visited him to discuss important issues, and he highlighted areas that needed attention.
“Haruna has visited me, and I drew his attention to important things. He has realized that he needs to work on them,” he said.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh stressed the importance of having knowledgeable advisors in education.
“Education is such that if you don’t get people who understand it to advise you, you will end up doing the wrong things,” he noted.
He also expressed concerns about some of the current minister’s support team, explaining that inexperience among advisors has sometimes created challenges.
“I have realized that some of those who are supposed to support the current minister don’t know what they are doing. Some are new and advising him in ways that I think create issues,” he said.
He cited an example where the minister suggested using local languages in teaching.
“In some instances, the minister said they would use local language to teach, and then Cabinet told him he cannot speak publicly like that when it has not been officially considered,” Dr. Opoku Prempeh added.
Despite these challenges, he remains positive about Haruna Iddrisu’s efforts and believes he is now on the right track.
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