BECE: GES Announces Full-scale investigation Into Alleged Staff Involvement In Cheating
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to commence a full-scale probe into the alleged involvement of some staff in cheating by candidates during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
It comes after some staff of the Service appeared taking bribe to aid students to cheat in a JoyNews documentary.
In a statement, the GES reiterated its aversion to examination malpractice, adding that cheating undermines the integrity of the education system, destroys meritocracy, and produces graduates who lack the competencies required for national development.
“The GES wishes to assure the public that a copy of the full documentary with the original transcripts will be obtained and scrutinised immediately, after which a full-scale investigation would be conducted into the allegations.”
“Management has the support of the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and the GES Council, to sanction any official of the Service- teaching or non-teaching- found to have been involved in aiding or abetting cheating in the examination. Such persons, if found guilty, will face severe disciplinary action in accordance with the law and established Service regulations.”
The GES further affirmed its commitment to upholding the integrity of examinations and will collaborate fully with WAEC, National Security, and law enforcement agencies to stamp out this menace.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
