Research by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) indicates that some teachers are involved in examination malpractice due to the perceived low invigilation fees paid by the Council.
Head of Research at WAEC, Kwaku Dankwa, explains some teachers take money from candidates and allow cheating because they believe the WAEC invigilation fee is insufficient.
Speaking at a sensitization program for over 300 WASSCE candidates in Kumasi, Mr. Dankwa emphasized that low fees should not justify anyone’s involvement in exam malpractice, as it poses a risk to Ghana’s future development.
He cited the 2024 exam malpractice rate of 13.6%, which invalidates the exams and undermines the value of Ghanaian certificates.
“Many certificate holders can’t use their credentials to apply to universities because they don’t reflect their true abilities due to exam malpractice,” he stated.
Mr. Dankwa warned that if this trend continues, Ghana’s education system will deteriorate, and the country will not have quality individuals for high positions.
WAEC has an act that punishes those involved in exam malpractice, including WAEC staff, teachers, and students, with court proceedings possible.
Mr. Dankwa urged that the education system helps punish those supporting malpractice to serve as deterrent.
The sensitization program included staff, students, WAEC officials, and the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate, aimed at advising students ahead of the 2025 WASSCE.
