The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery surrounding the Computerized School Placement System (CSP).
This follows a widely circulated social media post attributed to one Gertrude Adzo Borklo, which alleged that placement into Aburi Girls’ Senior High School costs GH¢15,000.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the claim appears to be part of a conspiratorial narrative aimed at creating the false impression that the school placement system is for sale. Officials say the allegation is being treated with the utmost seriousness, with efforts underway to trace the source of the publication.
However, attempts to reach the author have so far been unsuccessful, as the account was deactivated shortly after the post was made.
The Ministry noted that similar falsehoods are being spread by individuals using anonymous or “ghost” accounts. In response, it is working with the National Security Secretariat, the Cyber Security Authority, and other agencies to track down those behind the misinformation.
The Ministry emphasized that the school placement system is completely free of charge and at no point is payment required to access it.
“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. The Ministry assures swift and decisive action against any individual found culpable,” the statement read.
The public has been encouraged to report such incidents through dedicated hotlines: 054 154 8223 (Calls) and 024 490 8957 (WhatsApp).
The statement urged Ghanaians to help safeguard the integrity and transparency of the school placement system by exposing unscrupulous individuals seeking to exploit the process.
