The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has warned that heads of second-cycle schools who deny admission to students duly placed in their schools or demand unapproved fees will face sanctions.
He expressed concern over reports received by the ministry that some heads of schools were frustrating the enrolment process for first-year students and extorting money from parents and guardians.
The minister issued the warning at the 32nd Annual Conference of Directors of Education held in Sunyani, in the Bono Region.
Unacceptable
Mr Iddrisu said such practices were unacceptable and undermined the government’s commitment to equitable access to free and quality education for every Ghanaian child.
He emphasised that all students who had been officially placed in schools through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) must be admitted without any form of discrimination or financial demand beyond the approved fees.
Discipline
The minister reaffirmed the ministry’s resolve to maintain discipline, transparency, and fairness within the educational sector, warning that any headteacher found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with established administrative and legal procedures.
He further urged Directors of Education to intensify monitoring and ensure compliance with the Ministry’s directives to guarantee a smooth enrolment process for all first-year students across the country.
First-year SHS students began reporting to school last weekend to commence the 2025-2026 academic year.
Source: Graphic Online
