WAEC records multiple exam malpractices, 14 arrested nationwide

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed a series of arrests across the country as part of efforts to clamp down on exam malpractice in the ongoing WASSCE. At least 14 people, including students, invigilators, and teachers, have been apprehended for various offences.

In a press briefing a video of which was posted on X by Citi FM, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, said the Council had deployed monitoring teams to safeguard the integrity of the examinations.

These teams uncovered several irregular activities at different centres.

Among the incidents reported:

Two persons were arrested for impersonation at Ghana College, Kasoa and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment each, while their accomplice received an eight-month jail term.

The proprietor of Christian IPS, Kukrantumi, and one invigilator were arrested for creating a WhatsApp group to share snapshots of exam questions and solutions.

Ebener Fynn was arrested for impersonation at St. Vincent College, Abrua Dunkwa, while Hannah Alariba, a student of Yeji SHS, was caught impersonating at Steps to Destiny SHS, Yeji. Another impersonator, Mumuni Abdul Hafiz, escaped arrest.

Mr. Kapi further disclosed that the Adventist Day Senior High School centre in Kumasi had been shut down after multiple mobile phones were confiscated. Candidates there have been relocated to the WAEC regional office to continue the exams.

Mr. Kapi noted that all cases are being handled by the police, and results from the affected centres will be subjected to thorough scrutiny.

“The number keeps rising, and WAEC will not hesitate to cancel results if investigations confirm widespread malpractice,” he stressed.

The Council says it remains committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and credibility in the conduct of the WASSCE.