{"id":14754,"date":"2025-12-01T12:38:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=14754"},"modified":"2025-12-01T12:38:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:38:04","slug":"2025-wassce-results-reflect-true-student-performance-ges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=14754","title":{"rendered":"2025 WASSCE results reflect true student performance \u2014 GES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"cf0\">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\u2019 academic performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cf0\">The 2025 results recorded a significant decline, with nearly 6,295 candidates having results cancelled for bringing foreign materials<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">\u2014including prepared notes, textbooks, and printed sheets\u2014into exam centres. Additionally, 1,066 candidates, comprising 908 with withheld subject results and 158 with withheld full results, remain under investigation for suspected offences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cf1\">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 \u201cshift focus from his shortcomings\u201d in managing the examination system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cf1\">The Service also rejected allegations that teachers\u2019 allowances had been cancelled, clarifying that the Controller and Accountant-General\u2019s Department had already explained the reasons behind the non-payment of November allowances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cf1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cf1\">\u201cThese efforts restored integrity to the examination process,\u201d the statement said, noting that the enhanced oversight ensured the results genuinely reflect students\u2019 abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cf1\">Before the exams, the Ministry of Education and GES issued strict warnings that any teacher or official caught aiding malpractice would face heavy sanctions\u2014a directive rigorously enforced nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cf1\">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 \u201cwill not compromise the integrity of examinations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cf1\">GES reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with teachers, parents, communities, civil society organisations, and WAEC to further strengthen teaching, learning, and examination credibility.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019 academic performance. The 2025 results recorded a significant decline, with nearly 6,295 candidates having results cancelled for bringing foreign materials\u2014including prepared notes, textbooks, and printed sheets\u2014into exam centres. 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