The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations circulating on social media that placement into certain senior high schools under the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS) can be bought for thousands of cedis.
The probe follows a viral post attributed to one Gertrude Adzo Borklo, who claimed that gaining admission to Aburi Girls’ Senior High School required a payment of GH¢15,000.
The Ministry dismissed the allegation as false and described it as part of a “conspiratorial narrative” intended to undermine public trust in the placement system.
In a statement signed by Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry said efforts to contact the individual behind the claim had been unsuccessful, noting that her social media account was deactivated shortly after the post appeared. It also observed that other anonymous accounts have been amplifying similar allegations.
“The Ministry of Education wishes to state categorically that the BECE Computerized School Placement System is entirely free of charge. At no point is payment required to access this service,” the statement stressed.
The Ministry said it is working with National Security, the Cyber Security Authority, and other agencies to track down the source of the claims and bring clarity to the matter. It also urged members of the public to report any cases where individuals—whether officials or third parties—demand money for school placements.
Hotlines have been provided for reports: 054 154 8223 (Calls) and 024 490 8957 (WhatsApp).
“The Ministry assures swift and decisive action against any individual found culpable,” Dr. Apaak stated, urging Ghanaians to help protect the integrity and transparency of the school placement system.
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