The Ministry of Education has initiated an investigation following claims that students or parents paid to influence the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) computerized school placement system.
A viral post alleging that GH¢1,500 was paid to secure a spot at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School has been dismissed by the Ministry as false and misleading. The Ministry emphasized that the placement system is entirely free and strictly merit-based.
In a statement by Deputy Minister Dr. Clement Apaak, the Ministry condemned attempts to exploit the system for financial gain and announced collaboration with National Security, the Cyber Security Authority, and other agencies to identify and prosecute offenders.
“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 reiterated.
Public reporting channels have been established, with hotlines for calls (0541 548 223) and WhatsApp (0244 908 957), to allow parents and students to report suspected bribery or extortion attempts.
The Ministry stressed that these measures aim to safeguard the integrity and transparency of the placement system, ensuring fairness for all students awaiting school assignments.
This intervention comes amid heightened public attention on the BECE placement process, reinforcing the government’s commitment to maintaining trust and accountability in Ghana’s education sector.
