The Ministry of Education has announced that it has launched urgent investigations into allegations of bribery in the ongoing school placement process.

This follows media reports attributing claims of corruption to the Member of Parliament for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah, who reportedly stated that an individual paid GH¢30,000 to secure their child’s admission into a school.

In a statement signed by Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, the Ministry described the allegations as serious and concerning, especially following similar claims made by the Secretary of the Construction and Building Workers’ Union of the Ghana TUC, Richard Asamoah Mensah.

"The Ministry of Education views these allegations and similar ones recently raised by the Secretary of the Construction and Building Workers’ Union of the Ghana Trade Union Congress (TUC), Richard Asamoah Mensah, with the utmost seriousness and concern," it read.

The statement said the Minister has convened a meeting with National Security and referred the allegations for urgent and thorough investigation.

“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,” it said.

It warned that any individual found guilty of bribery or manipulation of the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) would face the full rigours of the law.

The Ministry also called on Azumah, Mensah, and anyone with credible information to cooperate with investigators to ensure accountability.

Dr Apaak reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the placement process and ensuring that access to secondary education remains free, fair, and merit-based.

See the full statement below:



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