This follows media reports suggesting that two candidates from the Big Six Educational Complex in Meduma, Ashanti Region, were barred from writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) due to unpaid school fees. The reports indicate that the headmaster had locked the candidates up until the completion of the paper.

In an interview on Channel One Newsroom on Monday, June 16, Nana Gyetuah emphasised that parents who choose private education for their children must understand that it comes with financial responsibilities.

He noted that by choosing private education, parents enter into a contractual agreement to pay fees, and failure to do so can have consequences.

“We also need to understand that the running of private education is what we call the gratitious exit. You need to open your mind to the fact that there is a public education which obviously is free. So, choosing private education, one must understand that it comes with obligations and responsibilities.

“Failure to honour your responsibilities and obligations counts in kind of defaulting on your part of the contract,” he said.

He further underscored that registration with WAEC entitles candidates to take their exams without restriction, unless the school petitions WAEC to impose restrictions due to unpaid fees. He called for a thorough investigation into the incident.