Public Outrage as BECE Candidate Alleges Invigilators Helped During Exams

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Ellis Ferdinand
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Ferdinand | EducationGhana | June 18 | Public Outrage as BECE Candidate Alleges Invigilators Helped During Exams

Candidate’s Interview Sparks Concern Over Widespread Exam Malpractice at Public Basic School Centre

Accra, June 18, 2025 – A Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate has stirred national concern after publicly thanking invigilators for allegedly helping candidates to answer difficult questions during the exams. The claim, made during a post-exam interview with the media, has triggered a wave of outrage from education stakeholders, civil society groups, and the general public.

The unnamed female candidate, from a public basic school in Ghana, expressed gratitude for what she described as “support” from invigilators during the final paper on June 18, 2025. “We thank our invigilators for helping us when the questions were hard,” she said on camera, smiling unaware of the potential implications of her statement.

Evidence of Exam Malpractice?

The video, which quickly went viral on social media, has reignited debates over examination integrity and the role of invigilators in ensuring fairness. Many Ghanaians have expressed shock and disappointment, viewing the incident as confirmation of long-standing concerns about systemic exam malpractice at some centres.

“This is not just a slip of the tongue. It is an admission of malpractice happening in plain sight,” said Dr. Leticia Badu, an education policy analyst. “If invigilators are aiding candidates, the sanctity of the entire examination process is compromised.”

Calls for Urgent Investigation

The Ghana Education Service (GES) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) are under pressure to investigate the claims and take disciplinary action if proven true. Education watchdog group Eduwatch has also called for the immediate suspension of the invigilators at the said center and an audit of all such centres where integrity may have been compromised.

“The credibility of BECE is at stake,” Eduwatch stated. “We demand a full probe into this incident and safeguards to prevent future breaches.”

Exam Malpractice: A Growing Menace

While WAEC has introduced several anti-cheating measures in recent years—including banning phones in exam halls and increasing monitoring—exam malpractice continues to be a challenge, especially in public schools where accountability mechanisms may be weaker.

According to reports from past years, cases of invigilators coaching candidates, leaking questions, or turning a blind eye to collusion are not uncommon. However, public admissions like this are rare and deeply damaging.

What’s Next?

The Ministry of Education is expected to respond in the coming days. Meanwhile, social media remains flooded with calls for reforms, better supervision, and stronger punitive measures for exam-related misconduct.

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Related Links:
WAEC’s 2024 Malpractice Report Raises Integrity Concerns
Eduwatch Warns of Weak Supervision in Public Exam Centres
GES to Tighten Security Measures Ahead of Future Exams

 

 

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