GES denies Free SHS cancellation claim
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The denial is unlikely to have any direct market impact as it concerns a domestic education policy clarification. However, it may reassure the public and avoid potential unrest or confusion that could indirectly affect consumer sentiment.
On August 18, 2026, the Ghana — Ghana Education Service (GES) issued a statement debunking a viral social media claim that its Director-General had cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents to pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes and trunks. The GES described the publication as false, clarified that the policy remains in effect, and noted that the Director-General lacks the authority to cancel a government policy. The service urged parents, guardians, and students not to make any payments based on the claim and advised reliance on official channels. It also appealed to the public and media to refrain from spreading false information. The Free SHS policy, introduced under former President Nana Akufo-Addo, remains a significant education initiative in Ghana.
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