Four Teachers Convicted Over 2026 BECE Examination Malpractices at Twifo Praso
Four teachers in the Central Region have been convicted and fined GH¢3,000 each after being found guilty of engaging in examination malpractices during the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at Twifo Praso.
According to reports, the convicted teachers were arraigned before the Twifo Praso District Magistrate Court after being implicated in various forms of examination irregularities. The court, presided over by Cephas Atidzoe, convicted the teachers after they admitted to the offences leveled against them.
The teachers involved were identified as David Kwabena Mensah, Ruth Ampah, Millicent Marfo, and Kennedy Anokye. Two of them reportedly accompanied candidates to the examination centres, while the remaining two were serving as invigilators appointed by the West African Examinations Council.
Details of the Offences
Court proceedings revealed that the four teachers were involved in separate acts that violated examination regulations.
David Kwabena Mensah was convicted for allegedly capturing portions of examination questions with his mobile phone and circulating them through WhatsApp. Prosecutors explained that the act breached laws governing the confidentiality and handling of examination materials under the WAEC Act.
Ruth Ampah was also found guilty of verbally assisting candidates during the examination process by allegedly providing answers to students in the examination hall. The prosecution described the act as a serious breach of examination ethics and criminal law.
Meanwhile, Millicent Marfo and Kennedy Anokye were convicted for unlawfully possessing examination papers at the Twifo Praso Senior High School examination centre. The court ruled that their actions amounted to conspiracy and unauthorized possession of examination materials.
Court Sentence
Each of the four teachers was fined GH¢3,000 by the court. The magistrate further ruled that any of the convicts who fail to pay the fine will serve a one-year prison sentence.
Chief Inspector Joseph Kusah, who prosecuted the case, told the court that the actions of the accused persons undermined the credibility and integrity of the BECE examination process.
Growing Concerns Over Examination Malpractices
The incident has once again raised concerns about examination malpractice in Ghana’s educational system. Education stakeholders continue to call for stricter supervision and stronger disciplinary measures to protect the integrity of public examinations.
The BECE remains one of the most important examinations for Junior High School students in Ghana, as it determines placement into Senior High Schools under the country’s educational system.
Observers believe the swift prosecution and conviction of the teachers will serve as a warning to invigilators, teachers, and candidates who may attempt to engage in illegal examination activities in future examinations.
WAEC’s Efforts to Protect Examination Integrity
The West African Examinations Council has repeatedly cautioned candidates, invigilators, and school authorities against any form of examination malpractice. WAEC has intensified monitoring across examination centres nationwide to ensure free and fair examinations.
Education experts say maintaining credibility in national examinations is essential for preserving trust in Ghana’s educational system and ensuring deserving students are rewarded fairly.