By Rashid Obodai
Copyright rainbowradioonline
The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into alleged bribery allegations in the ongoing school placement.
A statement issued by the Ministry said it had taken notice of a widely circulated social media post attributed to one Gertrude Adzo Borklo, alleging that placement into Aburi Girls’ Senior High School costs “GH₵15,000.”
The Ministry indicated that the allegation made has created a false impression that the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Computerized School Placement System is for sale.
”The Ministry views this allegation with the utmost seriousness and has initiated an immediate investigation into the matter. However, attempts to reach the author of the original post have proven unsuccessful, as her account messenger was deactivated shortly after the publication,” the statement issued and signed by Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak stated.
Meanwhile, the Ministry says it has also discovered that some individuals using ghost accounts on social media are publishing false narratives about the ongoing exercise.
”The Ministry has further observed that other individuals, using anonymous or “ghost” accounts, are amplifying similar falsehoods. In response, the Ministry is collaborating closely with National Security, the Cyber Security Authority, and other agencies to track down these people to assist in investigating this matter.”
It stressed that the ongoing placement system is not for sale and has cautioned the public to provide any information if anyone had asked them to pay to have their wards placed.
”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.
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 public is encouraged to report any such incidents through the following dedicated hotlines: 054 154 8223 (Calls) 024 490 8957 (WhatsApp),” the statement concluded.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
