Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has urged parents across Ghana to play an active role in curbing examination malpractice, which remains a significant challenge in the country’s education system.
Speaking on Badwam on Adom TV with host Akwasi Nsia, Mr. Asare stressed that parents have a crucial responsibility in guiding their children toward academic honesty and discouraging any form of cheating during examinations.
“Parents should never encourage their children to cheat. Rather, they must promote values like honesty, discipline, and self-confidence,” he stated.
He also highlighted the role of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in addressing the issue, particularly as the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is currently underway.
This year, a total of 603,328 candidates—comprising 297,250 boys and 306,078 girls—are sitting for the BECE from Wednesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This cohort is the first to seek placement under the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy introduced by the current administration.
Additionally, 1,661 private candidates—858 males and 803 females—have registered for the 2025 BECE for Private Candidates. This marks a 19.49% increase over the 2024 figure of 1,390 candidates.
Mr. Asare encouraged parents to nurture self-belief in their children and help them prepare for exams with integrity.
“Remind your children to trust in their abilities. Let them face the exams with confidence—not through shortcuts like ‘Apo’,” he said, referencing leaked examination materials.
He concluded by emphasizing that the foundation for academic integrity must be laid at home, and parents must lead by example in instilling these values.
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