The National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a seven-day ultimatum to explain how raw marks were converted into final grades in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), warning that failure to respond could trigger further action.
Speaking at an emergency press conference in Accra, National Secretary of the NCPTA, Gapson Kofi Raphael, called for an independent technical review of the assessment and grading process.
The Council wants WAEC to provide parents, candidates and the public with a clear and accessible explanation of the grading system, particularly how candidates’ raw scores are translated into the grades reflected on their results.
The NCPTA says greater transparency is needed to address concerns surrounding the 2026 BECE results and restore confidence in the examination process.
It is also demanding clear timelines for resolving cases involving withheld results. The Council wants WAEC to establish an effective mechanism through which candidates and parents can seek clarification, raise concerns or request a review of disputed results.
The NCPTA says its seven-day deadline is intended to compel WAEC to respond publicly and provide the necessary technical details surrounding the grading process.
Beyond the BECE concerns, the Council also raised alarm over what it describes as growing indiscipline in Ghanaian schools.
It cited bullying, drug abuse, examination malpractice and attacks on teachers as worrying developments that threaten the safety and effectiveness of the school environment.
According to the NCPTA, the trend is undermining efforts to raise responsible, disciplined and well-rounded young people.
The Council is therefore calling for stronger measures to address indiscipline in schools while urging stakeholders to work together to protect the integrity of Ghana’s education system.
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