GES: 2025 WASSCE Results Accurately Reflect Student Performance
The Ghana Education Service rejects claims of mismanagement and highlights strict anti-malpractice measures that ensured credible examination outcomes.
- 6,295 candidates disqualified for bringing foreign materials into exam halls; 1,066 remain under investigation
- GES rejects claims of mismanagement, insisting the 2025 WASSCE results reflect genuine student performance
- Strict supervision and anti-malpractice measures ensured examination integrity
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims questioning the credibility of the 2025 WASSCE results, insisting that the outcomes accurately reflect students’ academic performance.
The latest results showed a significant drop, with 6,295 candidates disqualified for bringing foreign materials—such as notes, textbooks, and printed sheets—into exam halls. Additionally, 1,066 candidates remain under investigation, including 908 with withheld subject results and 158 with withheld full results.
In a statement released on Monday, 1 December 2025, GES addressed remarks from former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who attributed poor performance to alleged mismanagement within the Service. GES rejected these claims, saying they were attempts to “shift focus from his shortcomings” in overseeing examinations.
The Service also clarified that allegations regarding the cancellation of teachers’ allowances were unfounded. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department had already explained the reasons for the non-payment of November allowances.
GES emphasized that the 2025 WASSCE was conducted under strict protocols, reinforced supervision, and intensified invigilation, which helped curb malpractice by both students and staff.
“These efforts restored integrity to the examination process,” the Service said, noting that the results genuinely reflect students’ abilities. Prior warnings from the Ministry of Education and GES ensured teachers or officials caught aiding malpractice faced strict sanctions.
Looking forward, GES reminded students of the full transition to the international WASSCE in May/June 2026, urging adequate preparation and reaffirming that exam integrity would not be compromised.
The Service also pledged continued collaboration with teachers, parents, communities, civil society, and WAEC to strengthen teaching, learning, and examination credibility.
