The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations circulating on social media suggesting that school placements under the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS) are being sold for large sums of money.
The probe follows a viral post attributed to one Gertrude Adzo Borklo, who claimed that admission into Aburi Girls’ Senior High School costs GHC15,000. According to the Ministry, such claims are deeply concerning and appear to be part of a broader attempt to undermine the integrity of the CSSPS.
In a statement signed by Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry described the claims as false and emphasized that the CSSPS is entirely free. “At no point is payment required to access this service,” the statement affirmed.
Efforts to contact Ms. Borklo for clarification have so far been unsuccessful, as her social media messenger account was reportedly deactivated soon after the post gained attention. The Ministry has also noted a rise in similar allegations from anonymous or so-called “ghost” accounts.
To address the issue, the Ministry is working closely with National Security, the Cyber Security Authority, and other relevant agencies to track the sources of these claims and gather evidence to support the ongoing investigation.
“The Ministry views this allegation with the utmost seriousness,” the statement said. “We call on members of the public to provide any information or evidence of persons, whether Ministry officials or third parties, who demand money for placements.”
Citizens are encouraged to report suspected cases via the following dedicated lines:
Call: 054 154 8223
WhatsApp: 024 490 8957
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and fairness in the school placement process and pledged swift action against any individuals found guilty of wrongdoing.
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