The National Council of Parents‑Teachers Associations, Ghana (NCPTA) has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to pursue legal action against Edupack BGL Prospective Ghana Limited, a company that has allegedly used the GES name and logo to send SMS and WhatsApp messages to parents of first‑year students.
According to NCPTA, the vendor is demanding GH¢1,670 from parents for items such as trunks and exercise books, claiming these are part of a student prospectus. The messages, which were sent under the guise of the GES, have prompted concerns among parents already grappling with the costs of sending their children to senior high school.
Gapson Kofi Raphael, NCPTA General Secretary, said on the Midday News on Thursday, September 9, that while the GES has distanced itself from the messages, the disclaimer alone is insufficient. He urged the service to "pick them on and make sure that they face the full rigors of the law of using their logo to deceive the public."
Raphael warned parents to verify any payment requests before transferring money to individuals or organisations claiming to represent the GES or schools. He also called for stronger protective measures from the GES to deter similar fraudulent schemes.
GES has not sanctioned the purported sales and has stated it will investigate the matter. The NCPTA’s appeal highlights the need for clearer enforcement against misuse of public institution branding.
