WASSCE candidates in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region have been advised to refrain from relying on AI-generated answers and other digital tools during examinations, with education authorities warning that such practices could compromise the integrity of the exams and negatively affect candidates’ results.
The caution came during a monitoring visit to examination centres by Adom News correspondent Obrempongba Owusu as candidates wrote the Integrated Science paper.
At the various centres visited, students were observed concentrating on their work and expressed optimism about passing the exams and advancing in their academic pursuits.
Meanwhile, authorities recorded three absentee cases. However, one pregnant candidate was present and actively participated in the examination.
According to reports, one of the absent candidates had travelled to Saudi Arabia in search of greener pastures.
In an interview with Adom News, the Nkwanta South Municipal Education Director, Jonathan Korsinah, underscored the need to protect the credibility of the WASSCE.
He urged candidates to avoid bringing foreign materials and prohibited digital devices into examination halls, noting that any attempt to use such items could undermine the examination process and attract severe consequences.
Jonathan Korsinah also issued a firm warning to invigilators and supervisors, stressing that no official should compromise the examinations by providing external assistance or enabling any form of malpractice.
The advisory formed part of broader efforts to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the examinations.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Joseph Awal Antwi, accompanied by security personnel, toured the centres to encourage candidates and assure them of maximum protection.
The MCE explained that due to insecurity in the municipality, candidates from Nkwanta SHS, Kyabobo Girls SHS, and Nkwanta Community Day Senior High Technical School had been relocated to write their examinations at Nkwanta SHS.
He said the decision was taken to provide a safer and more controlled environment for both candidates and examination officials.
Joseph Awal Antwi further outlined security measures, including increased police presence and routine patrols around examination centres.
He urged candidates to take their studies seriously and remain focused, noting that good performance could create future opportunities, including access to government support for tertiary education.
The MCE also warned that involvement in examination malpractice could jeopardise candidates’ futures and derail their long-term ambitions.
Education authorities and municipal leaders have therefore appealed to all candidates to comply with examination rules, avoid shortcuts, and uphold honesty as they work towards achieving their academic goals.
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