Eight Teachers, Invigilators Convicted Over 2025 BECE Exam Malpractice — Education Minister
Haruna Iddrisu says offenders jailed and removed from GES payroll as government intensifies crackdown on exam fraud
- Eight teachers and invigilators convicted and sentenced for aiding malpractice in the 2025 BECE.
- Education Minister says 178 candidates were affected, with some papers withheld or cancelled.
- Government warns invigilators and candidates to uphold integrity as anti-malpractice measures tighten.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that eight teachers and invigilators have been convicted and sentenced for their involvement in examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
He made the disclosure on Monday, May 4, during a monitoring visit to BECE centres in Sefwi Asawinso in the Western North Region.
According to him, the convictions are part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to strengthen the integrity of national examinations and clamp down on cheating.
Mr Iddrisu explained that the affected individuals were found guilty of facilitating malpractice during last year’s examinations and have since been punished under the law. He added that they will also be removed from the GES payroll.
“Last year, about eight teachers were involved in facilitating cheating, and they have been dealt with in accordance with the law. About eight of them have been convicted and sentenced, and they’ll be taken off the payroll of the Ghana Education Service,” he said.
The Minister also expressed concern about what he described as a rising trend of examination malpractice, noting that 178 candidates were affected in the 2025 BECE. He said some candidates had their papers withheld while others were cancelled entirely.
“We are particularly concerned about the growing phenomenon of exam malpractice. Last year, it affected about 178 candidates, and several papers were withheld. In some instances, the papers were cancelled,” he stated.
He urged candidates to avoid dishonest practices, stressing that integrity and honesty are key values for national development and responsible citizenship.
“To you, the candidates, honesty and integrity define citizenship. Honesty and integrity define patriotism, and they must be the hallmark of your character moulding to be able to serve Ghana better tomorrow,” he said.
He further cautioned invigilators to maintain strict ethical standards, warning that anyone who compromises the process would face sanctions.
“To our invigilators, we expect nothing short of the highest standard of integrity,” he added.
Mr Iddrisu reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring credible and transparent examinations and encouraged all stakeholders to treat the exercise with seriousness and responsibility.
