The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rejected what it describes as misleading claims surrounding the 2025 WASSCE results, insisting that the examination outcomes credibly reflect students’ academic performance.
The 2025 results recorded a significant decline, with nearly 6,295 candidates having results cancelled for bringing foreign materials—including prepared notes, textbooks, and printed sheets—into exam centres. Additionally, 1,066 candidates, comprising 908 with withheld subject results and 158 with withheld full results, remain under investigation for suspected offences.
In a statement on Monday, 1 December 2025, GES addressed public debate triggered by former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who reportedly blamed the performance on poor management practices within the Service. GES countered, urging the public to disregard the comments, which it described as an attempt to “shift focus from his shortcomings” in managing the examination system.
The Service also rejected allegations that teachers’ allowances had been cancelled, clarifying that the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department had already explained the reasons behind the non-payment of November allowances.
GES emphasized that the 2025 WASSCE was conducted under strict examination protocols, strengthened supervision, and heightened invigilation, which led to the apprehension of students and staff attempting malpractice.
“These efforts restored integrity to the examination process,” the statement said, noting that the enhanced oversight ensured the results genuinely reflect students’ abilities.
Before the exams, the Ministry of Education and GES issued strict warnings that any teacher or official caught aiding malpractice would face heavy sanctions—a directive rigorously enforced nationwide.
Looking ahead, GES reminded students that Ghana will fully transition to the international WASSCE, written by all West African member countries, in May/June 2026. Candidates were urged to prepare adequately, with the Service warning that it “will not compromise the integrity of examinations.”
GES reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with teachers, parents, communities, civil society organisations, and WAEC to further strengthen teaching, learning, and examination credibility.
