The Ministry of Education has reiterated a stern warning against examination malpractice in the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), cautioning all stakeholders—including candidates, teachers, heads of schools, invigilators and supervisors—to strictly adhere to examination rules.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, had earlier warned that malpractice would not be tolerated, as the examination runs until May 11, 2026.
However, the Ministry says the warning has become necessary again after the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) recorded seven cases of alleged malpractice involving teachers and invigilators on the first day of the examination across the Central, Bono, and Ashanti Regions.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry stressed its firm stance on the issue, saying, “Any individual complicit in examination malpractice is an enemy of the state and would be dealt with ruthlessly.”
It further warned candidates directly against cheating, stating, “Any candidate found cheating, whether through possession of unauthorized materials, collusion, or seeking external assistance, risks having his/her results cancelled.”
Teachers and examination officials were also put on notice, with the Ministry noting, “Teachers, invigilators, supervisors, and school authorities who aid, abet, or ignore malpractice will face severe consequences, including dismissal, interdiction, and possible prosecution.”
The Ministry emphasized that government would not compromise on the integrity of national examinations.
The Ministry also cited enforcement actions from previous years as a deterrent, revealing that out of 40 persons caught facilitating cheating last year, eight have been convicted and sentenced while 32 are still undergoing legal processes.
It added that the convicted individuals have lost their jobs and will be removed from the payroll of the Ghana Education Service.
It further stated that in collaboration with West African Examinations Council and the Ghana Education Service, as well as security agencies, monitoring has been intensified across all 2,303 examination centres nationwide.
The Ministry urged all candidates to focus on their examinations, while wishing them success as the 2026 BECE continues.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
