WAEC Storms BECE Centres: 19 Supervisors and Invigilators Arrested Over Malpractice Scandal
WAEC arrests 19 examination officials across six regions over alleged malpractice in the 2026 BECE, with some already fined and others facing prosecution as authorities intensify crackdown on exam fraud.
- 19 exam officials arrested nationwide
- WAEC intensifies crackdown on malpractice
- Some suspects already fined and prosecuted
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has arrested 19 supervisors and invigilators across six regions for their alleged involvement in examination malpractice during the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The arrests span the Ashanti Region (10), Eastern Region (3), Bono Region (2), Central Region (2), Greater Accra (1), and Western Region (1), highlighting what officials describe as coordinated breaches of exam protocols.
So far, two suspects from the Bono Region have already been convicted and fined GH¢2,400 each, while the remaining individuals have been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
A WAEC source confirmed that the arrested officials are being processed for court as part of efforts to clamp down on malpractice in national examinations.
In response, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has issued a strong warning to all stakeholders involved in the BECE, including candidates, teachers, supervisors, and invigilators, against any form of cheating or collusion.
He stressed that individuals found culpable in examination malpractice would be treated as “enemies of the state” and face strict sanctions.
According to a statement signed by Deputy Minister Dr. Clement Apaak, candidates caught engaging in malpractice risk having their results cancelled, while teachers, invigilators, and school authorities who aid or ignore cheating could face dismissal, interdiction, or prosecution.
The Ministry further emphasized that professional misconduct during national examinations would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The statement also referenced previous enforcement actions, noting that of 40 individuals implicated in malpractice last year, eight have already been convicted and dismissed from the Ghana Education Service, while 32 others are still undergoing legal processes.
It added that joint monitoring efforts by the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service (GES), WAEC, and security agencies have been intensified across all 2,303 examination centres nationwide.
Authorities have reiterated that any attempt to compromise the integrity of the 2026 BECE will attract swift and severe punishment.
