GES responds to allegations of malpractice in 2025 BECE exams

The Ghana Education Service (GES) says it has taken note of an indication that JoyNews TV is set to air an investigative documentary on examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination  (BECE).

In a statement issued on Sunday, September 7, the Service assured the public that it will obtain and thoroughly scrutinise the full documentary, including transcripts, to guide a comprehensive investigation into the allegations.

“The GES wishes to assure the public that a copy of the full documentary with the original transcripts will be obtained and scrutinised immediately, after which a full-scale investigation would be conducted into the allegations,” the statement, signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, read.

It emphasised its strong opposition to any form of examination malpractice, warning that cheating erodes the credibility of the country’s education system, destroys meritocracy, and produces graduates ill-equipped for national development.

The Service also disclosed that it has the full backing of the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, as well as the GES Council, to impose strict sanctions on any official, whether teaching or non-teaching, found complicit in aiding or abetting exam malpractice.

Offenders, if found guilty, will face severe disciplinary action in line with existing laws and Service regulations, it stressed.

GES further assured stakeholders of its commitment to preserving the integrity of Ghana’s examination system, pledging close collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Security, and law enforcement agencies to stamp out the menace.

The Service called on all stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and students, to work collectively in safeguarding the sanctity of the country’s education system.