The Ghana Education Service (GES) has stepped up efforts to curb examination malpractice through a stakeholder engagement in Kumasi, aimed at strengthening integrity within the country’s assessment system ahead of the 2026 national examinations.
The meeting, held at Kumasi Anglican Senior High School, brought together heads of schools, directors of education, and other key stakeholders in the education sector. It forms part of a nationwide sensitization campaign targeting malpractice in the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
Discussions focused on preventive measures such as intensified public education for both candidates and teachers, strict enforcement of examination regulations, and the promotion of ethical conduct across all levels of the education system.
Speaking on the sidelines, Prince Charles Agyemang Duah, Director in charge of Schools and Instructions at GES, emphasized the need to protect the credibility of examination outcomes. He noted that the initiative is designed to ensure students’ results accurately reflect their academic abilities.
He warned that persistent malpractice poses a threat to national development, as it could allow unqualified individuals to assume critical roles in society. He therefore reaffirmed GES’s resolve to apply strict sanctions against offenders.
Mr. Agyemang Duah also reminded teachers and students that examination malpractice violates both statutory regulations and the professional code of conduct. He cited past cases where educators involved in such acts faced legal consequences, stressing that both institutional and legal actions will continue to be enforced.
“The law will take its course, and GES will not hesitate to apply its internal disciplinary measures where necessary,” he stated.
Also addressing the media, William Kwame Amankra Appiah, Ashanti Regional Director of Education, encouraged candidates to approach their examinations with confidence and integrity. He urged students to rely on adequate preparation and avoid any form of malpractice, noting that credible results are essential for both personal growth and national development.
The engagement forms part of a broader GES strategy to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in Ghana’s examination system.
