Four BECE Candidates Caught Cheating at Accra Girls’ SHS During WAEC Monitoring
WAEC monitoring team uncovers alleged malpractice as nationwide crackdown on exam cheating intensifies
- Four BECE candidates caught for alleged cheating at Accra Girls’ SHS
- Incident uncovered during WAEC monitoring visit led by Dr. Rosemond Wilson
- Students made to sign malpractice forms pending investigations
Four candidates sitting the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at Accra Girls’ Senior High School have been caught for alleged examination malpractice during an official monitoring exercise.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 6, the third day of the nationwide exams, when a delegation from the West African Examinations Council visited the centre.
The team, led by WAEC’s National Head, Dr. Rosemond Wilson, was touring selected examination centres across Accra when the four candidates were identified engaging in suspected cheating.
According to reports by Adom News’ Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa, who accompanied the team, the students were immediately made to sign malpractice forms—initiating formal investigations into the incident.
The case adds to mounting concerns over examination malpractice in this year’s BECE, which began earlier this week and is scheduled to end on May 11.
Education authorities have consistently warned candidates against cheating, stressing that those found guilty risk having their results cancelled. Invigilators, supervisors, and teachers who facilitate or ignore such acts also face serious sanctions, including dismissal and possible prosecution.
In response to the growing threat, WAEC, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service and security agencies, has stepped up monitoring efforts across the country. These include surprise inspections, tighter supervision, and strengthened reporting mechanisms.
Authorities have assured the public that all malpractice cases will be thoroughly investigated and dealt with strictly in line with examination regulations.
