Desist from 2025 WASSCE examination malpractices: Dr. Apaak to GES Staff

Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has reminded teaching and non-teaching staff of the various Senior High Schools across the country to avoid helping students cheat in this year’s   West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The written component of the WASSCE commenced today, the 18th of August 2025, after the practical sessions began on 5th August 2025.

In a press release dated 18th August 2025, Dr. Apaak cautioned key stakeholders of the exercise,  telling them to sustain the credibility of the sub-regional examination.

“On behalf of the Minister of Education, I wish to again remind all headmasters, teachers, invigilators and supervisors that the credibility and integrity of the examination process must be held at all times,” he wrote.

Dr. Apaak stressed that any individual found to have offended the law and examination regulations will be dealt with accordingly. He said the ministry will not “shield” lawbreakers.

“I also want to reiterate that anyone found guilty of aiding or abetting examination malpractice will face strict disciplinary action, including dismissal and possible jail term. No one will be shielded,” he emphasized.

He said staff of the second cycle schools, both teaching and non-teaching, were required to demonstrate “the highest standards of honesty, integrity and accountability”.

The Builsa South Member of Parliament (MP), on behalf of the Ministry of Education, wishes all candidates the very best in the examination.

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The deputy minister’s statement echoes calls by stakeholders and civil society organizations urging the need for education authorities to stiffen punishments against individuals and institutions found to be involved in examination malpractice.