The Ghana Education Service (GES) has firmly dismissed viral claims suggesting that it is secretly recruiting personnel and charging applicants amounts as high as GHS 25,000 to secure employment.
In an official statement dated December 12, 2025, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES described the allegations circulating on social media and in sections of the traditional media, including Adom FM, as false and misleading.
“Management wishes to state that these claims do not reflect the fact, and are therefore, false,” the statement emphasized.
Clarification on Recruitment and Onboarding Process
GES explained that the confusion may have arisen from the resumption of onboarding processes following the extension of financial clearance in October 2025. This clearance was granted to enable the onboarding of 2024 applicants whose earlier clearance had expired.
As part of this process, GES issued new appointment letters in some cases, particularly to individuals who were previously recruited using fake appointment letters and could not be properly onboarded.
The Service stressed that no fees were charged for the issuance of these new letters.
GES Warns Public Against Fraudsters
GES has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report anyone demanding money in exchange for recruitment or appointment letters.
“Anybody who has evidence, or who has been approached to pay any amount of money should report the person requesting the money to the security agencies,” the statement noted.
Recruitment Process Remains Transparent and Free
Management assured the public that the established procedures for recruitment into the Ghana Education Service remain unchanged. According to GES, when financial clearance is officially obtained for new recruitment, the Service will make a public announcement inviting all qualified applicants to apply.
GES reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, integrity, and due process, emphasizing that all recruitment exercises are open, transparent, and free of charge.
The Service further advised the public to rely only on official GES communication channels and verified announcements to avoid falling victim to recruitment scams.
