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GES Fires Back: 2025 WASSCE Results Are Not a Failure but the Truth

2nd December 2025

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Ferdinand | EducationGhana | December 02 | GES Fires Back: 2025 WASSCE Results Are Not a Failure but the Truth

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims by former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum and insists the 2025 WASSCE results reflect genuine student performance under strict exam supervision.

GES Rejects Former Minister’s Claims

The Ghana Education Service has issued a strong and detailed response to national conversations arising from the release of the 2025 WASSCE results. Management noted growing attempts by the former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum, to link the performance of candidates to what he described as poor management practices within GES.According to the Service, such claims are inaccurate. The statement explained that Dr. Adutwum’s comments risk misleading the public and must be treated with caution. GES maintained that it has been consistent in enforcing policy directions aimed at safeguarding teaching, learning, and assessment at the senior high school level.

Allowances Have Not Been Cancelled

A major point of contention in public discourse has been whether teacher allowances were cancelled by GES. Management addressed this directly, stating that no allowance has been withdrawn or cancelled.The Service referenced the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, which has already explained the reasons behind the non-payment of the November allowances. GES urged teachers and the general public to disregard claims suggesting that allowances were scrapped, adding that these are distractions from the facts.

Strict Supervision Was Key to Exam Integrity

GES explained that the 2025 WASSCE was conducted under firm instructions from both the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service. Prior to the exams, a clear directive was issued warning teachers, invigilators, and officials against aiding or abetting examination malpractice.These directives were strictly implemented at all examination centres. Enhanced supervision, tighter security, and thorough monitoring led to the interception of several attempted malpractices by both students and staff. GES believes these enforcement measures contributed significantly to the nature of this year’s results.

Results Reflect True Academic Performance

Management emphasised that the 2025 WASSCE results are a credible representation of candidates’ abilities. The Service urged Ghanaians to view the results not as a setback, but as an honest reflection of academic standards—free from the effects of widespread malpractice that has influenced outcomes in previous years.GES noted that the integrity of the results is critical for national development. A credible examination system, the statement said, serves the best interests of students, schools, and the country.

Preparing for the May/June International WASSCE

With Ghana returning to the international WASSCE calendar, the next nationwide examination is scheduled for May and June 2026. GES encouraged students, teachers, and parents to begin early, steady preparation to meet the standards of the West African regional assessment cycle.The Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Ghanaian candidates are fully supported to perform competitively at the international level.

GES Reaffirms Its Commitment to Fair Assessment

To conclude, management reassured the public that it will continue to collaborate with WAEC, school heads, teachers, parents, communities, and civil society to maintain the integrity of national examinations.GES reiterated that it will not compromise the credibility of assessment processes, and will continue enforcing strict compliance with rules and regulations to protect the future of Ghana’s education system.

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