Former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has challenged the perception that only graduates of elite schools can achieve great success.

Speaking on Akoto Mansa’s Asetena Pa show, monitored by MyNewsGH, he revealed that he did not attend a prestigious institution but still worked his way to prominence through determination and perseverance.

“I was born in Bekwai and attended Juabeng Senior High School, which many consider a grade-three school,” he said.

When Akoto Mansa pointed out that many were curious about how he attended such a school yet rose to a high-ranking political position, Osei-Owusu dismissed the notion that some schools are inherently superior.

“The idea of ‘big schools’ is misleading,” he explained.

“What makes a school great is the achievements of the individuals who pass through it, not necessarily the institution itself,” he added.

The seasoned politician also shared his deep passion for law, revealing that his childhood admiration for lawyers played a key role in shaping his career path.

“As a young boy, I used to visit courthouses just to watch lawyers in action. I was fascinated by how they spoke English so fluently and eloquently,” he recalled.