General Matheen: Haruna Iddrisu Will Revolutionize Ghana's Education Sector

Jinsar Abdul-Mathleen, better known as General Matheen, a former Deputy General Secretary aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his full confidence in Haruna Iddrisu, Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Education, to lead a transformative overhaul of the country’s education sector. General Matheen, in a social media post, praised Iddrisu for his remarkable competence and extensive experience, and he believes that these qualities make him ideally suited for driving meaningful reforms in Ghana’s education system.

Matheen shared his enthusiasm for the appointment, highlighting that Iddrisu’s leadership is a critical step in addressing the challenges facing Ghana’s education sector. “Honorable Haruna Iddrisu’s appointment particularly excited me because he is the perfect fit for the education sector. People thought he would go to a different ministry, but the president knows why he placed one of his best people there,” he stated. General Matheen expressed his belief that the president’s decision to appoint Iddrisu to this role was a strategic move to ensure effective leadership in the education ministry, which has faced numerous challenges in recent years.

In his comments, Matheen also reflected on the decline in basic education during the previous Akufo-Addo administration, noting that the sector had suffered significant setbacks. He called on the newly appointed Education Minister to make it a top priority to restore and revitalize the basic education system. According to Matheen, Haruna Iddrisu’s leadership will be pivotal in addressing long-standing issues such as the severe shortage of infrastructure and the troubling reality of many schools operating under trees. These issues, he argues, demand urgent attention and corrective action.

“Our basic school system is literally dead, and that is where you need people like Haruna Iddrisu to correct the wrongs,” Matheen asserted. His comments underscore the critical state of the basic education system, which he believes requires strong, capable leadership to fix the systemic problems and lay a solid foundation for the future of Ghana’s education system.

Alongside his support for Iddrisu’s appointment, General Matheen took the opportunity to evaluate the broader set of appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama. He commended the president for selecting individuals with proven expertise to oversee key sectors of the economy. Matheen emphasized that these appointments demonstrate a commitment to bringing in the right people who can help execute the administration’s policy goals effectively.

“So far, I’m really impressed with the appointments made by President Mahama, and I’m confident they will deliver. The president has appointed the best people to lead the various sectors, and I trust them to carry out his reset agenda,” Matheen stated. This confidence in Mahama’s appointments reflects Matheen’s belief that the new leadership team will work together to steer the country toward progress and growth.

Moreover, General Matheen pointed out the youthful composition of many of the appointees, viewing it as a strategic move that would help secure the future of both the NDC party and the nation. He acknowledged that involving young leaders in key government roles is a crucial step toward ensuring that the future of Ghana’s governance is in capable hands. He encouraged these young appointees to seize the opportunity, prove their leadership abilities, and advocate for a greater inclusion of young Ghanaians in leadership positions across the board.

By empowering youth in government roles, Matheen believes that the NDC and the country as a whole can build a more dynamic, progressive future. He urged these young appointees to make the most of their positions and to demonstrate that young Ghanaians are ready to take on significant leadership responsibilities and help shape the country’s future for the better.

General Matheen’s remarks reflect a strong sense of optimism regarding the direction of Ghana’s education sector under Haruna Iddrisu’s leadership, as well as broader confidence in President Mahama’s appointments. Matheen’s focus on revitalizing basic education and the inclusion of young leaders is a call for reform, progress, and a more sustainable future for Ghana’s governance and educational systems.