Civil Society group, Educate Africa Institute (EAI) is pushing for the prosecution of those aiding candidates in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Sixteen teachers from various regions have been arrested for breaking examination rules.
New regulations by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) prohibit supervisors from bringing mobile phones to exam centers.
Despite this, some invigilators violated these rules and attempted to assist candidates with answers, leading to their arrests as a deterrent.
EAI Executive Director, Mr. William Boadi, emphasized the need for prosecution to protect the integrity of the examination process.
“WAEC must ensure its image is not tainted by such practices,” he asserted.
Meanwhile, Deputy Education Minister Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has commended the honorable teachers and invigilators nationwide who are upholding integrity and not participating in malpractice.
These arrests underscore WAEC’s commitment to maintaining BECE standards and deterring future misconduct. EAI’s support highlights the importance of strict measures to uphold the credibility of educational assessments.
