In a developing investigation into alleged corruption in Ghana’s school placement system, the Ministry of Education has formally invited Richard Asamoah, General Secretary of the Construction and Building Material Workers Union, to assist in substantiating accusations that he collected GH¢35,000 as a bribe to reposting students to preferred schools.
The Ministry’s notice requests Mr. Asamoah to provide evidence, statements, or documentation that could confirm or refute the serious claim of bribery tied to student placements.
Sources reporting the matter say the accusation centres on the reallocation of students to schools of preference in return for the said payment, a practice that would contravene the integrity and fairness of the placement system.
During the invitation, the Ministry emphasized the need for full cooperation, stressing that the probe is part of a larger effort to root out corruption and restore public confidence in the education sector.
Officials have remained tight-lipped about internal findings so far and have declined to disclose whether any formal disciplinary or criminal action will follow, pending the outcome of Mr. Asamoah’s response and additional investigative steps.
If Mr. Asamoah fails to respond or disputes the claims, the Education Ministry says it will review all evidence at its disposal, including testimonies, financial records, and placement logs, before deciding on next steps.
This invitation marks one of the most high-profile steps in recent times by the Education Ministry to publicly confront alleged malpractices in student placement.
Observers say the case has widespread implications for transparency in Ghana’s education governance and could prompt further scrutiny of placement authorities across the country.
