GES engages stakeholders in Kumasi to strengthen fight against examination malpractice

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has intensified its campaign against examination malpractice with a stakeholder engagement held in Kumasi, aimed at reinforcing integrity within Ghana’s assessment system ahead of the 2026 national examinations.

The meeting, hosted at Kumasi Anglican Senior High School, brought together Heads of Schools, Directors of Education, and other key actors in the education sector.

It formed part of a nationwide sensitization initiative designed to curb malpractice in the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Discussions at the forum centered on preventive strategies, including intensified public education for candidates and teachers, strict enforcement of regulatory frameworks, and the promotion of ethical conduct across all levels of the education system.

Speaking on the sidelines of the engagement, Prince Charles Agyemang Duah, Director in charge of Schools and Instructions at GES, underscored the importance of safeguarding the credibility of examination outcomes.

He noted that the initiative seeks to ensure that students’ performance accurately reflects their academic abilities.

He cautioned that sustained examination malpractice could undermine national development by enabling unqualified individuals to occupy critical roles in society.

As such, he reiterated GES’s commitment to enforcing sanctions against offenders.

Mr. Agyemang Duah further reminded teachers and students that examination malpractice contravenes both statutory regulations and the professional code of conduct governing the teaching profession.

He referenced previous instances where educators implicated in such acts were subjected to legal action.

“The law will take its course, and GES will not hesitate to apply its internal disciplinary measures where necessary,” he stated.

Also addressing journalists, the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Kwame Amankra Appiah, called on candidates to approach their examinations with confidence and integrity.

He urged students to rely on their preparation and avoid any form of malpractice, emphasizing that credible results remain essential to personal and national progress.

The engagement is part of a broader GES strategy to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in Ghana’s examination processes.