The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has cautioned teaching and non-teaching staff against aiding examination malpractice during the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
In a statement, Dr Apaak warned that any staff found culpable would face severe punishment.
“The integrity of our examinations is non-negotiable, and all teaching and non-teaching staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and accountability,” he stated.
The 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) began on Tuesday, August 5, with practical papers. A total of 461,640 final-year Senior High School students—comprising 207,381 males and 254,259 females—are participating across the country.
According to him, the Ministry is working closely with the Ghana Education Service, the West African Examinations Council, and security agencies to prevent any form of malpractice.
“We urge all personnel to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity before, during, or after examinations. Protecting the fairness of the examination process is a collective responsibility of all.
“We expect all stakeholders to work together to maintain a culture of integrity and to ensure that students succeed based on merit,” he said.
The Deputy Minister further stressed that the Ministry would not shield anyone found to have engaged in any attempt to aid or abet examination irregularities.
“There must be zero tolerance for exam malpractice across the country; the young ones must grow in integrity and let no one of them be associated with exam malpractice,” he added.
Dr Apaak also encouraged candidates to remain focused and confident as they sit for the examination.
“You have what it takes to succeed with integrity. Believe in yourselves and go into the examination room knowing that your best effort is enough,” he advised.
