The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a full-scale investigation into alleged examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The move follows a JoyNews documentary that reportedly uncovered instances of cheating in some schools.
In a press release signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES said it would secure a copy of the full documentary and its original transcripts for review.
“A copy of the full documentary with the original transcripts will be obtained and scrutinised immediately, after which a full-scale investigation will be conducted into the allegations,” the statement noted.
GES reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on examination malpractice, describing the practice as a grave threat to the integrity of Ghana’s education system.
“Cheating undermines the integrity of our education system, destroys meritocracy, and produces graduates who lack the competencies required for national development,” management cautioned.
The Service further assured stakeholders of its collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Security, and law enforcement agencies to deal decisively with the issue.
It added that with the backing of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the GES Council, any staff member—teaching or non-teaching—found complicit in aiding or abetting malpractice would face sanctions.
