{
  "id": 9140724,
  "title": "GES probes SHS heads accused of selling prospectus items to parents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/ges-probes-shs-heads-accused-of-selling-prospectus-items-to-parents",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T12:36:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ges-probes-shs-heads-accused-of-selling-prospectus-items-to-parents/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Ghana Education Service (GES) is currently investigating several senior high school (SHS) head teachers for allegedly selling items listed in the national harmonised prospectus to parents. This probe follows complaints and concerns over the implementation of the 2026/2027 SHS admission requirements, which came into effect after the release of the prospectus on September 3, 2026. GES Public Relations Officer Mr Daniel Fenyi stated that the investigation is at a preliminary stage, with some schools already under surveillance and others already under investigation. The GES maintains that the prospectus is not intended for school heads to sell the listed items, which include clothing, footwear, toiletries, and school bags. Fenyi emphasized that parents should be free to purchase these items from suppliers of their choice, rather than being compelled to buy them from the schools. The GES has received complaints from parents regarding inflated prices for these items sold by schools, and it is clear that the agency is determined to ensure free access to senior high education for all students.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GES investigates SHS heads accused of selling prospectus items to parents",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/ges-investigates-shs-heads-accused-of-selling-prospectus-items-to",
        "published": "2026-09-22T12:02:13.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}