GES warns teachers against GH¢210 promotion scam

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a stern warning to teachers applying for promotion, urging them to disregard any demands for GH¢210 from individuals claiming they can expedite their applications. According to the Service, a number of reports have surfaced indicating that certain individuals are soliciting money from promotion seekers under the guise of aiding their approval.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 21, the GES emphasized that the teacher promotion process is both fair and entirely free of charge, and it solicited applicants to refrain from making any financial contributions to those who purport to facilitate or influence the outcome. The GES instructed teachers to adhere strictly to the official procedures and guidelines disseminated by the Service when pursuing their promotion applications.

This warning emerges in light of apprehensions surrounding attempts by individuals to prey on teachers seeking career advancement by demanding payment for purported assistance. The GES's advisory aims to shield applicants from potential financial exploitation and bolster the integrity of the promotion process. Teachers have been advised to remain vigilant and eschew unofficial payment arrangements, as the GES maintains that no fee is essential to facilitate or influence their promotion applications.