Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo must ensure free university education for Ghanaians, the 2016 Flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Ivor Greenstreet has said.

“Free university education would guarantee the nation quality citizenship and workforce, a responsible and knowledgeable populace and accountable and sensitive governments,” he said.

Greenstreet disclosed this at the at the University of Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale on Tuesday during a speech delivered at the Annual Delegates Conference of the University Students Association of Ghana (USAG).

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The programme was on the theme: “Exploring alternative avenues to fund university education.”

He believes that “We cannot have a nation of a few literates and vast numbers of illiterates and we must ensure that everyone has the opportunity to explore their talents to the fullest.”

Greenstreet assured that when the CPP comes to power, the party will ensure that university education is made free.

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“We believe that education and university education can be provided free and must be provided free and would be provided free under a government of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) that truly and honestly believes in social investment that cares for the people,” he said.