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GES Breaks Silence on 2025 WASSCE: ‘The Failure Rates Hurt Us All, but They Reflect the Truth’

2nd December 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | December 02 | GES Breaks Silence on 2025 WASSCE: ‘The Failure Rates Hurt Us All, but They Reflect the Truth’

The Ghana Education Service (GES) addresses the rising failure rates in the 2025 WASSCE, explaining that the results reflect genuine student performance and renewed efforts to protect examination integrity.

A Difficult Reality for Ghanaian Families

The Ghana Education Service has opened a national conversation about the sharp failure rates recorded in the 2025 WASSCE, describing the outcome as painful but honest. In its latest clarification, the Service explained that the results represent what students were truly able to produce under strict monitoring, without the distortions that come from malpractice.Officials noted that every failed paper carries emotional weight for parents, teachers, and candidates who have invested years of work. Yet, they maintained that a credible outcome, even when disappointing, is far healthier for the country’s education system than inflated scores.

GES Speaks on Public Concerns

The Service acknowledged the shock many families expressed when the full results were released. They said the failure rates did not represent a collapse in teaching but a sign that the examination environment had finally returned to its proper standards after years of public worry over systemic malpractice.GES pointed out that prior to the exam period, the Ministry of Education and the Service had agreed on a zero-tolerance approach to cheating. This decision, they explained, had immediate consequences on performance levels but preserved the long-term value of the WASSCE certificate.

Rejection of Accusations from Former Education Minister

Addressing comments from former Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum, GES dismissed claims that mismanagement contributed to the poor pass rate. Management stressed that no allowances were cancelled, and that the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department had already provided clear reasons for the November payment delays.They urged the public to disregard attempts to place the blame on the Service, stating that such narratives distract from the central issue, which is the need for stronger preparation in schools.

A Firm Stand on Examination Integrity

In its statement, GES reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the credibility of national examinations. Officials emphasised that the strict invigilation and enhanced supervision that marked the 2025 WASSCE would not be reversed.They explained that while the measures may have contributed to a rise in failure rates, they also prevented a generation of students from receiving grades they did not earn. Restoring trust, they argued, is far more important than maintaining artificial success.

Preparing for the 2026 International WASSCE

GES encouraged students, families, and teachers to regroup and plan ahead for the May/June 2026 international WASSCE, which all West African countries will write together. They called for deeper commitment to learning, consistent school attendance, and improved study habits.The Service described the 2025 experience as a national wake-up call. They appealed to all stakeholders to avoid blame games and instead direct their energy toward better academic preparation.

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