At the 32nd Annual Conference of Directors of Education in Sunyani, the Bono Region, the Minister for Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, delivered a firm message to headteachers across Ghana: admission malpractices and extortion will not be tolerated.
The Minister’s address came amidst growing reports that some school heads were turning away students who had been rightfully placed in their institutions or were demanding unapproved fees from anxious parents. Mr. Iddrisu denounced these actions as unacceptable, asserting that they undermine the government’s commitment to providing free and equitable education for every Ghanaian child.
He stressed that all students assigned to schools through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) are entitled to admission without any discrimination or extra financial burdens beyond the officially sanctioned fees. Determined to root out corruption and ensure fairness, Mr. Iddrisu warned that any headteacher found frustrating the enrollment process or engaging in extortion would face strict disciplinary and legal consequences.
The Minister called on Directors of Education to intensify their oversight and make sure that all schools adhere to the Ministry’s guidelines. By stepping up monitoring and enforcement, he said, the education sector could guarantee a smooth, transparent, and fair admission process for first-year students nationwide.
Mr. Iddrisu’s strong stance sends a clear signal: the Ministry of Education is determined to uphold discipline, transparency, and justice in schools, ensuring that access to quality education remains a right for all, not a privilege for a few.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
