BECE: Five arrested over exam malpractice - WAEC
WAEC confirmed the arrest of five individuals for examination malpractice in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the country. According to WAEC's Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, the suspects were "picked up for various irregularities."
Mr. Kapi acknowledged that despite tightened supervision and invigilation measures, cases of malpractice persist, prompting the council to adopt additional strategies to curb the trend. These include extensive briefing sessions for examination officials aimed at reinforcing the consequences of malpractice and the importance of integrity in the examination process. The council also highlighted broader community involvement in tackling the issue, noting that stakeholders such as education directors, traditional leaders, politicians, and opinion leaders are being engaged to discourage the practice. He stressed that "Examination malpractice is inimical to our development and the future of education in this country."
John Kapi says names and specifics will be made public once investigations are complete. To further strengthen oversight, WAEC has deployed additional monitors nationwide, including personnel from its headquarters in Accra and regional offices. Mr. Kapi added, "We are putting more people in the field to 'watch the watchmen' and ensure these incidents are reduced to the barest minimum."
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WAEC has confirmed that several individuals have been arrested during the ongoing BECE. Despite increased efforts to ensure the integrity of the exams - the council is working to address persistent issues.
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