The Minister for Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has issued a stern warning to headteachers across the country, cautioning them against denying admission to students who have been duly placed in their schools or demanding unapproved fees from parents.

Speaking at the 32nd Annual Conference of Directors of Education held in Sunyani, in the Bono Region, the Minister expressed deep concern over reports that some school heads were frustrating the enrollment of first-year students and engaging in acts of extortion.

Mr. Iddrisu described such practices as unacceptable and detrimental to the government’s vision of providing equitable access to free and quality education for all Ghanaian children.

He emphasised that every student placed through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) must be admitted without discrimination or additional financial demands beyond the officially approved fees.

The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to discipline, transparency, and fairness in the education sector, warning that any headteacher found guilty of misconduct will face appropriate administrative and legal sanctions.

He also called on Directors of Education to step up monitoring efforts and ensure strict compliance with the Ministry’s directives to guarantee a smooth and fair admission process for all first-year students nationwide.

The Education Minister’s remarks reinforce the government’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption and inequity within the education system, as it continues to work toward improving access and quality for all learners.