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Kintampo Circuit Court Jails, Fines and Remands Teachers and Others for BECE Exam Malpractices

18th June 2025

Court hands down 30-day jail terms, fines, and remands as crackdown on 2025 BECE misconduct intensifies

The Kintampo Circuit Court, presided over by Her Ladyship Amoah Kamkam Lily, Esq., has sentenced teachers and accomplices to jail and fines for various acts of exam malpractice during the 2025 BECE. Full court outcomes and implications.

Kintampo, June 18, 2025 – In a landmark ruling to clamp down on examination malpractice, the Kintampo Circuit Court has sentenced several individuals, including teachers, an administrator, and a fashion designer, for their involvement in cheating incidents during the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The court, presided over by Her Ladyship Amoah Kamkam Lily, Esq., handed out custodial sentences, fines, and remand orders, marking a decisive stance against the growing threat of academic dishonesty.

Key Convictions and Sentences:

1. Diana Tii

Position: Teacher, Krabonso D/A School
Offence: Distributed photocopied materials to candidates in the exam hall.
Sentence: 30 days in prison + 2-year bond for good behaviour.

2. Sylvester (Accomplice to Diana)

Position: Teacher
Offence: Assisted in smuggling materials into the hall.
Sentence: 30 days in prison + 2-year bond for good behaviour.

3. Paul Busi

Position: Student, Kintampo College of Health
Offence: Found with Computing exam questions on phone.
Sentence: Fined 100 penalty units (GHS 1,200).

4. Boi Edmond Merratro

Position: Teacher, Just Love International School
Offence: Solving Computing questions in dining hall.
Sentence: 30 days in prison with hard labour.

5. Samuel Waabero

Position: Administrator, Just Love International School
Offence: Solving Computing questions in dining hall.
Sentence: 30 days in prison with hard labour.

Awaiting Further Trial:

6. Belinda Yaa Adjeiwaa

Position: Fashion Designer, Techiman
Offence: Found with photocopied Computing answers.
Plea: Not guilty.
Status: Remanded into custody; to reappear July 2, 2025.

7. Haruna Mohammed

Position: Teacher, Kintampo SHS
Offence: Possession of Social Studies questions during exam.
Plea: Not guilty.
Status: Remanded; reappearance July 2, 2025.

8. Sadique Abubakar

Position: Teacher, Kintampo SHS
Offence: Possession of Computing Paper 1 objective answers.
Plea: Guilty with explanation.
Status: Granted bail of GHS 10,000 with two sureties; reappearance July 2, 2025.

Public Reaction and Policy Implications

The rulings have received widespread applause from education advocacy groups and the general public, who have repeatedly raised concerns about the integrity of national exams.

“This is a bold and necessary action to restore confidence in our examination systems,” said Kofi Asiedu, Executive Director of Eduwatch. “The court’s decisions will serve as a strong deterrent to others who think they can get away with compromising the future of Ghana’s students.”

The Ghana Education Service (GES) and West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have both reiterated their commitment to safeguarding examination integrity and supporting the judiciary’s efforts.

What’s Next?

With the next court sitting scheduled for July 2, 2025, all eyes will be on the outcomes of the remanded cases. The Ministry of Education is also expected to release a policy brief on reforms to invigilation and monitoring following recent scandals.

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Reported by: Ferdinand Ellis | Eduplus Africa Consult
Published on: EducationGhana.org | June 18, 2025