The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Ahafo Region has organised a stakeholders’ sensitisation meeting to tackle examination malpractice, which remains a major concern in the conduct of the BECE and WASSCE.
The meeting, held at Bechem, forms part of efforts directed by the Director-General of GES to curb the growing incidence of examination malpractice in schools across the region.
Speaking to Adom News, the Ahafo Regional Director of GES, Abraham Fletcher, described the situation as alarming, warning that it poses a serious threat to the credibility of Ghana’s education system.
According to him, if urgent steps are not taken, certificates awarded in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) could lose their value internationally due to the increasing rate of malpractice.
He explained that the engagement brought together key stakeholders, including chiefs, municipal and district chief executives, education directors, teacher unions, examination supervisors, students, and members of the clergy.
The discussions focused on identifying the causes, dangers, and consequences of examination malpractice, as well as strategies for prevention and strict adherence to regulations ahead of the 2026 examinations.
Meanwhile, the Akyempimhene of Ahafo Acherensua, Nana Aduse Poku, commended the GES for the initiative, describing it as a step in the right direction.
He noted that examination malpractice involves multiple actors and therefore requires a collective effort to address.
According to him, the responsibility to combat the menace should not rest solely on GES and the West African Examinations Council, but must involve all stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of the country’s education system.
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