WASSCE malpractice: 14 arrested nationwide

At least 14 people, including teachers, students, and invigilators, have been arrested across the country in connection with the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The arrests were recorded at Yeji Senior High School, Abbott College in Asante Bekwai, Atwima Kwanwoma Presbyterian SHS, and other examination centres nationwide.

Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, confirmed the development to the media, warning that the results of candidates from all affected schools will be subjected to strict scrutiny.

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

Several cases were cited, including the arrest of two impersonators at Kasoa, who have already been sentenced to six months each in prison. An accomplice received an eight-month jail term.

Additionally, the proprietor of Christian School in Kukurantumi and a teacher were arrested for creating a WhatsApp group to distribute exam questions to students. In Abura Dunkwa, one Ebenazer Fynn was also arrested for impersonation and is currently under investigation.

Mr. Kapi stressed that WAEC remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of the examinations and will not hesitate to take stringent measures against malpractice.

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