The Ghana Education Service (GES) has debunked claims made by former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum, regarding the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, describing his assertions as misleading and an attempt to deflect blame.
In a statement issued and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel FenyI on 1st December, 2025, the GES said it had taken note of public discussions following the release of the examination results and found it necessary to set the records straight.
According to the Service, allegations by Dr. Adutwum suggesting that poor management practices and the cancellation of teacher allowances contributed to the performance of candidates are “not true.”
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD), the GES noted, had already clarified the reasons behind the delay in payment of November allowances, making the former minister’s claims inaccurate.
GES urged the public to disregard the statements made by Dr. Adutwum, labelling them as an attempt to shift focus from his shortcomings in managing the examination process.
The Service described the 2025 WASSCE results as a credible reflection of students’ academic abilities and the integrity of the examination process.
It emphasized that the Ministry of Education and GES had issued strict warnings ahead of the exams, cautioning teachers and officials against engaging in any form of malpractice. These directives, the statement added, were rigorously enforced nationwide.
GES highlighted that the examinations were conducted under heightened invigilation and strengthened supervision, resulting in the apprehension of some students and staff who attempted to cheat.
These measures, Management noted, were part of efforts to restore confidence in the examination system.
“As a nation, we must appreciate that the outcome is a demonstration of progress towards restoring integrity in our examination processes,” the statement emphasized.
Looking ahead, the GES reminded students that Ghana will transition from the Ghana-only WASSCE to the international WASSCE, which will be written concurrently with other West African member countries in May/June 2026. Students were therefore encouraged to prepare adequately.
The Ghana Education Service reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders including heads of schools, teachers, students, parents, communities, civil society groups, and WAEC to enhance teaching, learning, and the credibility of national examinations.
