The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of three examination officials in connection with alleged malpractices during the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The three individuals, consisting of two invigilators and one supervisor, were reportedly caught using their mobile phones to aid students at their assigned examination centers.
John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs for WAEC, disclosed the arrests to Channel One TV on Wednesday, June 11. “So far, everything has been moving smoothly but the unfortunate thing is that we have picked up about 2 invigilators and 1 supervisor who used their phones to help students. So, our officers have picked them up, and they will be handed over to the Police,” Kapi stated, emphasizing the Council’s swift action against those found complicit in cheating.
The arrests were made across three separate regions: Greater Accra, Ahafo, and Bono East, indicating that these incidents were not isolated to a single location. This geographical spread suggests a potential broader issue that WAEC is actively working to contain.
WAEC has moved to reassure the public that it has implemented stringent measures to detect and prevent any form of malpractice throughout the examination period. The Council’s proactive approach aims to safeguard the integrity of the BECE, which is a crucial examination for junior high school students transitioning to senior high school.
The 2025 BECE commenced on June 11 and is scheduled to conclude on June 18. Despite these arrests, WAEC remains committed to ensuring a fair and credible examination process for all candidates. The swift response to these alleged malpractices serves as a stern warning to anyone contemplating similar actions, reinforcing WAEC’s dedication to upholding the sanctity of examinations. This incident underscores the ongoing battle against exam fraud and the importance of vigilance from all stakeholders to protect the academic future of students.
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