Several senior high schools in the Greater Accra Region are grappling with a financial crisis after their accounts at the Bank of Ghana were reportedly drained.

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This has left them struggling to secure essential supplies and provide meals for students.

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The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) brought the matter to public attention, with its President, Rev. Fr. Stephen Owusu Sekyere, shedding light on the situation.

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Speaking to the media, he noted that "The Greater Accra Regional Chairman informed me that several schools in the region have had their accounts swept and are in red. Upon further investigation, I reached out to the Deputy Director-General and the Financial Controller of the Ghana Education Service (GES), both of whom confirmed the situation. I also contacted the Director of Finance at the Ministry of Finance, who likewise verified that the affected schools' accounts with the Bank of Ghana had been depleted".

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In January 2025, widespread food shortages in senior high schools prompted the government to disburse approximately GHS200 million to help replenish supplies.

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However, despite this intervention, many schools remain unable to clear their outstanding debts with food suppliers.

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