The Eastern regional youth wing of the New Patriotic Party has sent its greetings to candidates writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which starts today, June 16, 2014.

A statement signed by the regional youth organizer of the group, Jerry Osei-Poku said they  are optimistic that in spite of all the difficulties they (candidates) have suffered as students, God will complement their efforts with retentive memory, wisdom and abundant grace throughout the exams period.

The statement however cautioned candidates to desist from taking mobile phones and other electronic devices to examination halls..

''We also wish to caution the candidates to eschew all forms of acts which amounts to cheating", the Eastern Region NPP said.

Below is the full statement:

WISHING BECE CANDIDATES IN THE EASTERN REGION A GLORIOUS SUCCESS

The eastern regional Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party wish to congratulate all B.E.C.E candidates in the eastern region in advance for gradually bringing their Junior High School education to a successful end.

On the occasion of your B.E.C.E exams which begins on Monday,16th June,2014,the NPP wish you a glorious success.

We in the NPP are very optimistic that in spite of the difficulties you have suffered as students,God will complement your efforts with retentive memory ,wisdom and abundant grace throughout the exams period.

While we salute you as you write your exams,we wish to caution you to desist from taking mobile phones and other unacceptable electronic devices to exam hall,desist from writing possible answers to question on pieces of papers and handkerchiefs as well as other foreign materials to the examination hall to aid in cheating.

When we pause to say a prayer.we will say one for you.

All the best!

signed

Jerry Osei-Poku

(Eastern Regional Youth Organizer,NPP)