The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reacted to reports of alleged widespread malpractice in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), vowing a full-scale investigation to protect the integrity of the education system.

In a statement issued today and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the GES said it has taken note of a JoyNews TV report suggesting that some schools may have engaged in organised cheating during the nationwide exams.

“Management wishes to assure the public that a copy of the full documentary with the original transcripts will be obtained and scrutinised immediately, after which a full-scale investigation will be conducted into the allegations,” the statement read.

The Service condemned exam malpractice in the strongest terms, warning that it undermines meritocracy and produces graduates “who lack the competencies required for national development.”

Backed by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and the GES Council, the Service pledged to punish any teaching or non-teaching staff implicated in aiding or abetting the malpractice.

“Such persons, if found guilty, will face severe disciplinary action in accordance with the law and established Service regulations,” the statement stressed.

The GES further assured that it would work closely with WAEC, National Security, and law enforcement agencies to stamp out what it called a “menace” threatening the credibility of Ghana’s examinations.