A stakeholders’ dialogue on anti–examination malpractice has been organized by the Eastern Regional Education Directorate in Koforidua to address the growing menace of examination malpractice in the region and the country at large ahead of the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination starting from 4th March, 2026 and the ongoing West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination.
The forum brought together key stakeholders in the education sector, including school authorities, teachers, parents, traditional leaders and representatives from examination bodies, to deliberate on practical strategies to curb the alarming trend.
Participants discussed the root causes of examination malpractice, its negative impact on educational standards, and the long-term consequences for national development with emphasis placed on the need to promote integrity, discipline, and accountability among students and educators.
Officials from the Directorate led by the Eastern Director, Dr. Ivy Owusu Asantewaa reiterated the Ghana Education Service’s committee commitment to strengthening, monitoring systems, enforcing regulations, and intensifying public education on the dangers of engaging in malpractice, pointing out that, the canker has become so alarming that, of late, the integrity of student’s certificate, teachers, invigilators and directors are all at stake just because of the menace of examination – malpractices.
Stakeholders also called for collaborative efforts among schools, parents, and the wider community to instill ethical values in learners and ensure a credible examination system and results.
The dialogue forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Education Service to safeguard the integrity of examinations and improve the quality of education in the Eastern Region.
In the Eastern region, a total of 62, 424 candidates are participating in the ongoing WASSCE, whiles 52, 559 candidates are also expected to sit for the BECE in 211 Centres.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
