The Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has issued a strong condemnation of examination malpractice across the West African sub-region, calling for urgent and collective action to preserve the integrity of education systems.
Speaking at the 74th Annual Council Meeting of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on March 24, the Vice President highlighted growing concerns over unethical practices such as result falsification, organized cheating networks, and other forms of academic dishonesty.
She urged stakeholders to take decisive steps to safeguard the credibility of public examinations.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need for WAEC to uphold its long-standing reputation for integrity and fairness, especially at a time when examination malpractice threatens to erode public confidence in educational outcomes.
She called for a united front involving schools, parents, communities, and policymakers to tackle the menace, noting that such collaboration aligns with the government’s broader efforts to promote discipline, accountability, and strong societal values.
“The fight against examination malpractice must be a shared responsibility,” she stressed, adding that maintaining high standards in education is critical to national development and global competitiveness.
As part of the event, the Vice President presented awards to outstanding candidates from the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
In a remarkable achievement, the top three awardees were all Ghanaian female students, an outcome she described as a powerful testament to the country’s bright and promising future.
The overall best student, Huda Suglo Suleman of Legacy Girls College along with other award recipients, also used the platform to speak against examination malpractice, advocating for hard work, integrity, and merit-based success.
The WAEC Annual Council Meeting brings together representatives from member countries to deliberate on policies and strategies aimed at improving examination administration and enhancing educational quality across the region.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang congratulated the award winners, as well as their parents, teachers, and communities, for their dedication and support. She encouraged students across West Africa to draw inspiration from the achievements of the honorees and strive for excellence through honest means.
Reaffirming Ghana’s commitment, the Vice President noted that the government would continue to work closely with WAEC to strengthen assessment systems, protect the integrity of examinations, and ensure that educational standards meet global benchmarks.
By Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbey
