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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has established four dedicated security posts in conflict-prone areas as part of efforts to protect students taking part in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which officially began today with practical sessions.
Speaking at a press briefing, GES Director-General, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, emphasized that the safety of candidates remains a top priority.
“We are ensuring security presence in the schools, so there will be no day students this year. All candidates will remain on campus under security protection until they complete their exams,” he announced.
The newly established security outposts are located in Nkwanta and three separate locations within the Northern Region, which have recently experienced pockets of instability.
Safe Escort for At-Risk Students
Prof. Davis assured that students who traveled from insecure areas to attend school would be escorted back to their home communities under supervision after completing their exams.
The move comes in response to security concerns in parts of the country, with authorities determined to prevent disruptions during the exam period.
Zero Tolerance for Exam Malpractice
Turning his focus to academic integrity, Prof. Davis voiced serious concern over exam malpractice, particularly referencing data from previous years.
“In the Ashanti Region alone, 76 out of 144 schools were implicated in misconduct last year. No examination malpractice will be tolerated this year,” he warned.
He confirmed that the GES Council has granted authority to dismiss invigilators and supervisors found guilty of aiding or participating in cheating.
About the 2025 WASSCE
This year’s WASSCE involves candidates writing 65 subjects, with each student expected to sit for a minimum of eight subjects.
The GES says it is working closely with security agencies, WAEC, and school authorities to uphold the credibility of the exams while ensuring a safe environment for all candidates.
“Our goal is to maintain the integrity of the WASSCE and protect the future of our students,” Prof. Davis concluded.
