The Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the growing incidence of examination malpractice during certificate examinations administered by the West African Examinations Council, pledging closer collaboration with the examination body to safeguard the credibility of Ghana’s tests.

Speaking at the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Distinction Awards ceremony, Deputy Minister of Education, Clement Apaak, warned that malpractice threatens public confidence in the nation’s academic assessment system.

“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 emphasised that the goal of Ghana’s education system is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary 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 urged the awardees to maintain focus in their future academic and professional pursuits 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 claimed by students from Legacy Girls’ College, while the third position went to a student from Hope College, highlighting the exceptional performance of young women in this year’s examination.

The Overall Best Candidate, Suleman Huda Suglo, expressed excitement after receiving the Distinction Award, attributing her success to hard work and dedication.

The awards ceremony, organised by WAEC, recognises candidates who demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the 2025 WASSCE, celebrating excellence while encouraging other students to emulate their achievements.