The Ghana Education Service (GES) has moved to “set the records straight” following widespread public debate over the recently released 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

In an official statement issued on Monday, the Service rejected claims made by former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum regarding the performance of candidates and the alleged withdrawal of teacher allowances.

According to the GES, assertions by the former minister suggesting that poor management practices contributed to the national performance are “not true” and should be disregarded.

The Service described Dr. Adutwum’s comments as an attempt to deflect attention from what it called his “shortcomings in managing the examination process” prior to leaving office.

The GES stressed that no teacher allowances had been cancelled, contrary to the former minister’s claims in recent media interviews.

It referenced public clarifications by the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) explaining the reasons behind the delayed payment of November allowances for teachers.

Management insisted that the 2025 WASSCE results accurately reflect the academic abilities of candidates. It said the outcome should be seen as evidence of a renewed effort to safeguard the integrity of national examinations.

Ahead of the exams, the Ministry of Education and GES issued strict directives warning teachers and officials against aiding or abetting malpractice.

According to the release, these directives were rigorously enforced, resulting in heightened invigilation, strengthened supervision, and strict adherence to examination protocols across all centres. The measures led to the apprehension of some students and staff who attempted to engage in malpractice.

GES stated that the strengthened monitoring regime marks a broader national trend toward restoring credibility in the examination system.

“A credible examination system serves the best interest of our students, our schools, and the nation,” the release emphasized.

Looking ahead, the Service reminded students that Ghana will transition from the Ghana-only WASSCE to the international version of the exam, which will be written in May/June 2026 along with other West African countries. It encouraged candidates to prepare thoroughly for the new format.

The statement reaffirmed that GES “will not compromise the integrity of examinations” and pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders—including school heads, teachers, parents, communities, civil society groups, and the West African Examinations Council—to enhance teaching, learning, and exam credibility.

The release was signed by Daniel FenyI, Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service.

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