Education Ministry investigates Ablakwa’s expired rice allegations to SHSs

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has begun investigating claims that around 22,000 bags of expired rice were repackaged and supplied to Senior High Schools nationwide.

The allegations, made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on November 13, accuse the National Food Buffer Stock Company of working with Lamens Investments Africa Limited to distribute the expired rice, allegedly stored and repackaged in Kumasi with misleading labels.

In response, the MoE thanked Ablakwa for raising the issue and announced it is collaborating with the National Food Buffer Stock Company and the Ghana Commodity Exchange for a comprehensive inquiry.

The Ministry assured the public of its commitment to student safety and pledged to keep the public informed as the investigation continues.