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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has linked the rise in examination malpractice in Ghana to selfish interests, inadequate preparation by some teachers, and a decline in professional ethics within the education sector.
The warning comes after 43 individuals, including teachers, invigilators, and supervisors, were arrested for allegedly facilitating cheating during the recently concluded 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
WAEC revealed that the suspects were apprehended at various examination centres across the country following intelligence from whistleblowers and the public.
Speaking to Citi News on Wednesday, May 13, WAEC Head of Public Affairs John Kapi said the surge in malpractice is driven by multiple factors, including financial inducements and deliberate attempts to manipulate results.
“In some cases, money is collected from candidates with promises of external assistance during exams. This is one of the major drivers of the misconduct,” he explained.
Mr. Kapi also suggested that some teachers and officials may resort to helping candidates because they had not adequately prepared them for the exams.
“Perhaps some teachers had not sufficiently prepared their candidates, and so they sought other means of assisting them during the examinations,” he noted.
He warned that the willingness of certain officials to aid candidates not only undermines the credibility of the education system but also erodes public confidence in examination outcomes.
WAEC has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying monitoring and working closely with security agencies and the public to curb exam malpractice nationwide.
Story by Efua Nessa
Source: Loco tv