The Ghana Education Service has barred more than 40 invigilators from supervising the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination as part of a crackdown on examination malpractice. The sanctions follow investigations into misconduct during last year’s exams, including aiding candidates, distributing answers, and facilitating cheating with mobile phones.
Speaking in Accra, GES Director-General Ernest Davis stated that further disciplinary action, including possible prosecution, is being pursued. Offences cited include mobile phone-related cheating, solving questions for candidates, and involvement in coordinated malpractice schemes.
The announcement comes as over 620,000 candidates prepare to sit this year’s BECE, marking a 2.7% increase from 2025. GES also introduced changes to the school selection process, allowing candidates to choose up to two Category A schools and submit their final selections after results are released.
Additionally, authorities say special arrangements have been made for candidates in conflict-affected areas to ensure they can safely sit for the exams. GES maintains that these measures are aimed at safeguarding the credibility and fairness of the examination system nationwide.