Morrison, who previously served as Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, raised concerns that certain schools are reportedly demanding as much as GH¢2,500 from students under the pretext of providing meals for invigilators and allocating funds to external supervisors.
She indicated that she had personally made enquiries to verify the claims, noting that some schools in the Spintex area of the Greater Accra Region were involved in the practice.
She further alleged that similar charges were being imposed elsewhere, with some institutions reportedly collecting between GH¢1,500 and GH¢2,000 for related purposes.
Speaking during a radio interview on May 5, 2026, Morrison argued that such actions undermine the integrity of the examination process and negatively influence students’ values.
“Yesterday I received several reports from the Greater Accra Region concerning the ongoing BECE. Some schools in Spintex are charging GH¢2,500, Mamprobi students GH¢1,500 and Abeka GH¢2,000.
“A friend at Abeka explained that the money is used to buy food, clean the school and give some to external invigilators.
“But how do you charge a student who is writing exams GH¢2,500? For what purpose?” she fumed.
She also recounted an incident in which an external invigilator was reportedly denied immediate access to an examination hall due to a delay in obtaining a key.
By the time entry was gained, activities within the hall had allegedly been compromised.
Morrison criticised these developments, warning that such practices risk eroding discipline and accountability within the education system and called for urgent action by the relevant authorities.