The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced it will conduct a full-scale investigation into reports of alleged examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). 

The announcement follows a JoyNews documentary that reportedly highlighted instances of cheating in some schools.

In a press release signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the Service assured the public that it would secure the full documentary and transcripts for scrutiny.

“A copy of the full documentary with the original transcripts will be obtained and scrutinised immediately, after which a full-scale investigation would be conducted into the allegations,” the statement read.

GES emphasised its strong stance against cheating in examinations, describing it as a major threat to the education system. 

“Cheating undermines the integrity of our education system, destroys meritocracy, and produces graduates who lack the competencies required for national development,” management cautioned.

The Service further assured stakeholders of its collaboration with WAEC, National Security, and law enforcement agencies to address the issue. 

“Management has the support of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the GES Council, to sanction any official of the Service—teaching or non-teaching—found to have been involved in aiding or abetting cheating in the examination,” the statement added.