The Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has expressed concern over persistent cases of examination malpractice in some senior high schools, warning that the practice is undermining the credibility of Ghana’s education system and eroding public confidence in the country’s academic certificates.
Speaking as the guest speaker at the 2025 West African Examinations Council Distinction Awards held on Thursday, March 12, Mr Apaak expressed concern over persistent cases of cheating in some senior high schools, describing the development as a threat to the integrity of national examinations.
According to him, examinations conducted by WAEC remain a critical tool for assessing learning outcomes and maintaining educational standards, and must therefore be conducted with the highest levels of fairness and integrity.
Mr Apaak stressed that if the problem is not addressed, it could weaken trust in the value of academic qualifications issued in the country.
“It is deeply worrying when incidents of examination malpractice are reported during examination periods. Reports of impersonation, collusion, and the activities of so-called miracle centres undermine the credibility of our education system and erode public confidence in our certificates,” he said.
He also assured that the government will continue to work closely with WAEC and other stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of the country’s examination system.
“As a nation committed to excellence and integrity, we must collectively reject such practices. The Ministry of Education will continue to collaborate with WAEC and other stakeholders to protect the credibility and integrity of our examinations,” he added.
