Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that eight teachers and invigilators were convicted and sentenced for 2025 BECE examination malpractice.
Speaking on Monday, May 4, during a monitoring tour in Sefwi Asawinso, the Minister confirmed the individuals have been sanctioned as part of a joint crackdown by the GES and WAEC.
“Last year, about eight teachers were involved in facilitating cheating, and they have been dealt with in accordance with the law. About eight of them have been convicted and sentenced, and they’ll be taken off the payroll of the Ghana Education Service,” he said.
Addressing the broader impact of misconduct, he noted that 178 candidates faced withheld or cancelled results last year.
“We are particularly concerned about the growing phenomenon of exam malpractice. Last year, it affected about 178 candidates, and several papers were withheld. In some instances, the papers were cancelled,” he stated.
He challenged students to prioritize their character over shortcuts.
“To you, the candidates, honesty and integrity define citizenship. Honesty and integrity define patriotism, and they must be the hallmark of your character moulding to be able to serve Ghana better tomorrow,” he said.
“So don’t engage in any exam malpractice,” he added.
Warning invigilators that ethical breaches will not be tolerated, he emphasized:
“To our invigilators, we expect nothing short of the highest standard of integrity,” he stated.
The Minister concluded by stressing that the credibility of the process is non-negotiable for the nation’s future.
“So we mean business, and we want this exercise to be conducted with the highest sense of integrity, as that defines your future and the kind of responsible citizens you will become tomorrow,” he said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana