The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has raised concerns over a surge in examination malpractice across Ghana, with urgent calls for stricter oversight and collaboration among educational stakeholders.
Speaking at a stakeholders' forum, WAEC officials described the situation as increasingly dire, warning that continued inaction could damage the credibility of Ghana's education system and the value of its certificates.
According to Daniel Nii Dodoo, Head of Humanities at WAEC's Test Division, data from recent years point to a growing concentration of malpractices in certain regions. "Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions had the highest number of candidates with malpractice cases - 18,504 in 2023.
These are critical areas requiring immediate attention, given their rising trend in malpractice involvement," he stated.
