By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOR
The Ministry of Education has initiated urgent investigations into allegations of bribery linked to the ongoing school placement process.
This follows reports quoting the Member of Parliament for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah, who claimed a constituent paid GH¢30,000 to secure placement for a child.
Similar allegations were also raised by the Secretary of the Construction and Building Workers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Richard Asamoah Mensah.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, the Ministry described the allegations as “grave” and said the Education Minister has convened a meeting with National Security to ensure a thorough probe into the matter.
“The Ministry wishes to assure the public that it is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and fairness in the school placement process.
Any individual found to have engaged in acts of bribery, extortion, or manipulation of the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) will face the full rigours of the law,” the statement read.
It further urged Mr. Azumah, Mr. Mensah, and any other persons with credible information to cooperate fully with National Security to help uncover the truth.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the placement process and ensuring that access to secondary education remains “free, fair, and merit-based for every Ghanaian child.”
Full statement below:
