Deputy Director-General in charge of Quality and Access at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, has urged parents whose wards are dissatisfied with their placements to accept their assigned schools and adequately prepare them for reopening between 18 and 20 October 2025.
Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV, Dr. Issahaque stressed that with more than 95 percent of candidates already placed through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), it is crucial for parents to come to terms with the realities of the placement process as the reopening date draws near.
“Prepare your child. If by today, tomorrow or the next day you realise that what change you want is not coming, you just have to understand that your child’s place is where he or she is. You prepare your prospectus so that Sunday you send the child to the school to ensure that they’re able to join their colleagues,” he advised.
He cautioned that while some parents may still be pushing for changes, the limited number of vacancies makes it unrealistic to accommodate everyone’s preferred choice.
“As we speak, between 95 to 99% are placed and they are not satisfied with one condition or the other. As we approach 15th, they will convince themselves that an opening that is for 76,000 people cannot take 340,000. The reality will dawn on us to pick what is available,” he said.
Dr. Issahaque also warned parents against paying unscrupulous individuals who promise to manipulate the placement system.
“They are so desperate and they are willing to pay—but if anyone has one person that you know has taken money from you, I am here, you can let me know that person. I am available and we’ll talk to the person,” he cautioned.
GES has assured that all placed students will be able to report to school from 18–20 October as planned and urged parents to focus on adequately preparing their wards to begin their SHS education on time.
