Nofees for teaching jobs, GES insists amid social media claims

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has denied the rumors circulating on social media alleging a “secret” recruitment exercise and the sale of teaching appointments within the Service, describing the assertions as false and misleading.

As per a statement issued on Friday, December 12, Daniel Fenyi, who is the Head of Public Relations, said the attention of the GES had been drawn to a viral video and media reports, especially on Adom FM. It is alleged that individuals were paying amounts of up to GH¢25,000 to get a job with the Service.

As per GES, the claims aren’t accurate and this shouldn’t be taken seriously by the public. The management of GES explained that after the delay in giving money clearance in October 2025 for the onboarding of 2024 applicants whose clearances had expired, the recruitment process started in line with normal process.

The Service made it clear that, during the process, some applicants who had gotten taken appointment letters earlier were given new, genuine appointment letters at no cost, as they weren’t allowed to start the job with fake papers.

The GES emphasized that it does not charge any fee for recruitment. GES also encouraged anyone who has been asked to pay money, or who has been approached for such payments, to report the matter immediately to the security agencies for investigation so that they can take legal actions if needed.

The Management of GES added that they will make sure the procedures for recruiting new applicants into the Service stay the same.

GES drew to attention that once the clearance for the finance is obtained for any major recruitment exercise, a public announcement is made to invite all qualified candidates to apply.

A statement released by the GES emphasized that “The recruitment process of the Ghana Education Service is open, transparent and free of charge.” The GES also reaffirm its dedication to fairness, integrity and due process in all recruitment exercises.

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