{
  "id": 7841469,
  "title": "There is policy divergence at Education Ministry – NPP Education Committee spokesperson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/there-is-policy-divergence-at-education-ministry-npp-education",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:51:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/there-is-policy-divergence-at-education-ministry-npp-education-committee-spokesperson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Kwabena Tandoh, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Education Committee spokesperson, has highlighted a lack of clarity and policy divergence at the government level concerning the proposed introduction of Chinese and Arabic languages in schools. In an interview on JoyNews' The Pulse, Dr Tandoh emphasized that Ghanaians require certainty and stability. He criticized the inconsistency between the President's statements and the actions of the Ministry of Education, stating that this divergence creates uncertainty for the public. Tandoh called on the President to provide clear direction and address the contradictions. If the ministry proceeded without proper authorization, he argued, the President should take appropriate action to restore confidence in the government. Dr Tandoh further stated that the NPP's focus is on the well-being of Ghanaian children and their right to a stable educational system, rather than seeking political advantage.",
  "summary": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Education Committee spokesperson, Dr Kwabena Tandoh, says there is a lack of clarity and policy divergence within government over the proposed introduction of Chinese and Arabic languages in schools.",
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        "published": "2026-09-16T16:03:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}