WAEC Confirms Arrest of Five Over BECE Malpractice
Council steps up monitoring as irregularities surface in ongoing exams
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of five individuals in connection with examination malpractice during the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across Ghana.
According to WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, the suspects were apprehended for various offences, although full details are yet to be disclosed.
“There have been some incidents so far. About four or five people have been picked up already,” he said, adding that the identities of those involved and specifics of the cases will be made public after investigations are concluded.
Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews on Monday, May 4, Mr Kapi acknowledged that despite intensified supervision and invigilation, malpractice remains a concern.
He noted that WAEC has introduced additional preventive measures, including comprehensive briefing sessions for examination officials—from district directors to invigilators—to reinforce the importance of integrity and highlight the consequences of malpractice.
The council is also engaging a broader range of stakeholders, including education directors, traditional authorities, politicians and opinion leaders, to help curb the practice.
“Examination malpractice is inimical to our development and the future of education in this country,” he stressed.
To further tighten oversight, WAEC has deployed additional monitors nationwide, drawing personnel from its headquarters in Accra as well as regional offices.
“We are putting more people in the field to ‘watch the watchmen’ and ensure these incidents are reduced to the barest minimum,” he added.
