Tag: MALPRACTICE

BECE malpractice investigation: WAEC sanctions culprit

Jasmine Adjei

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that any individuals found guilty of misconduct during the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be permanently excluded from participating in future WAEC activities. This decision follows revelations from a JoyNews investigative documentary titled “Dark World of BECE”, which exposed widespread malpractice at several exam centers. WAEC’s Director of Public Affairs John Kapi, emphasized on JoyNews’ PM Express that the Council cannot continue working with individuals who have violated the integrity of the examination process. He clarified that while WAEC oversees the…

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GES Launches Investigation into Alleged Malpractice in 2025 BECE

Jasmine Adjei

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has responded firmly to allegations of cheating during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), following a report aired by JoyNews. In a statement issued by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, GES dismissed any notion of inaction and confirmed that a full-scale investigation is underway. The Service plans to review the original footage and transcripts from the JoyNews exposé to assess the extent of the malpractice. GES emphasized its strict stance against exam fraud, stating that such behavior erodes the credibility of the education…

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