The Ministry of Education (Ghana) has raised concern over the increasing cases of examination malpractice during certificate examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council, pledging closer collaboration with the examination body to protect the credibility of Ghana’s assessment system.
Speaking at the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination Distinction Awards ceremony, Deputy Minister of Education Clement Apaak warned that malpractice threatens public confidence in the country’s academic evaluation processes.
“Examination malpractice undermines the credibility of our education system and must be addressed through stronger collaboration between the government, WAEC, and other stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of our examinations,” he said.
Dr Apaak said the objective of Ghana’s education system is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values needed to compete confidently in the global knowledge economy.
He also congratulated students who excelled in the 2025 WASSCE, describing their achievements as a reflection of hard work, discipline and commitment. He encouraged the award recipients to remain focused in their academic and professional journeys while upholding integrity and excellence.
At this year’s Distinction Awards, the top three candidates in Ghana were all female students from private senior high schools.
The first and second positions were secured by students from Legacy Girls’ College, while the third position went to a student from Hope College, highlighting the strong performance of young women in this year’s examination.
The Overall Best Candidate, Suleman Huda Suglo, expressed excitement after receiving the Distinction Award and attributed her success to hard work and dedication.
The awards ceremony, organised by WAEC, recognises candidates who demonstrated exceptional academic performance in the 2025 WASSCE, celebrating excellence while encouraging other students to strive for similar achievements.