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School Proprietor Arrested for Blocking BECE Maths Exam Over Unpaid Fees

On June 16, 2025, during the Mathematics paper of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the proprietor of Big Six Educational Complex in Meduma, Mr. Afoakwa Sarpong, reportedly confined two junior high school students in a room, barring them from taking the exam due to unpaid registration fees. He was arrested on June 17 by the Kwabre East Municipal Education Director and police, and formally taken into custody by the Mamponteng District Command. Legal Implications Police are investigating Mr. Sarpong under charges of assault by imprisonment, a serious offence under Ghanaian law. The two affected students were only released after the exam ended, effectively denying them access to a crucial exam component. Public Outcry & Official Concern The incident has ignited widespread condemnation from child rights advocates and education stakeholders. Calls are emerging for stricter oversight of private educational […]

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GES Revokes Sawla SHS Suspension, Orders Students’ Return

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has overturned the indefinite suspension of over 30 students from Sawla Senior High School in the Savannah Region, instructing the school to recall them immediately.Anthony Kwasi Yeboah, the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District GES Director, clarified that the school had no authority to impose such a severe punishment without consulting the district or regional offices. He directed the headmaster to reverse the decision and allow the students to resume their studies.The suspension, which mainly affected second-year female students, was enforced after a seven-member committee investigated allegations of immoral behavior and unauthorized mobile phone use on campus. However, the decision was made without prior notification to parents or higher GES authorities.The directive to recall the students came after media reports sparked public concern over the fairness and legality of the suspension. GES has assured the public that it will […]

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Private Schools Cry Foul Over Alleged SHS Placement Bias.

Private schools in Ghana have petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to address what they describe as unfair treatment in the Senior High School (SHS) placement policy. The schools claim that the current system discriminates against their students, denying them equal opportunities for placement in public high schools.The petition outlines their grievances, highlighting disparities in how students from private and public schools are treated. They are calling for a review of the policy to ensure fairness and equity in the education system.CHRAJ has yet to respond, but the move has sparked discussions about inclusivity in Ghana's education policies.

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