The Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has raised concerns about persistent cases of examination malpractice in some senior high schools, warning that the practice threatens the credibility of Ghana’s education system and undermines public confidence in academic certificates.
Speaking as the guest speaker at the 2025 West African Examinations Council Distinction Awards on Thursday, March 12, Mr. Apaak described the growing reports of cheating during examinations as a serious threat to the integrity of national assessments.
He noted that examinations conducted by WAEC remain a critical tool for measuring students’ learning outcomes and maintaining educational standards, stressing that they must be administered with the highest levels of fairness and integrity.
According to him, failure to address the issue could weaken public trust in the value of academic qualifications issued in the country.
Mr. Apaak expressed concern over reports of impersonation, collusion among candidates, and the operations of so-called “miracle centres,” saying such practices damage the reputation of Ghana’s educational system.
He therefore called for collective action to eliminate examination malpractice and protect the credibility of the country’s academic certificates.
The Deputy Minister assured that the government, through the Ministry of Education, will continue to collaborate with WAEC and other stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of the nation’s examination system.
