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Ministry of Education cautions staff against abetting students in 2025 WASSCE
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The Ministry of Education has issued a strong warning to all teaching and non-teaching staff not to assist students in cheating during the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
In an official statement signed by Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry made it clear that any staff member caught aiding or abetting exam malpractice will face severe consequences, including dismissal and possible jail time.
According to the statement, the Ministry was working closely with the Ghana Education Service (GES), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and security agencies to protect the credibility of this year’s exams.
It stressed that there will be no tolerance for cheating, exam leaks, or any compromise of the process.
The statement reminded teachers, invigilators, and supervisors of their duty to maintain the highest standards of honesty and accountability.
It urged them to stay alert and report any suspicious activities before, during, or after the examinations.
The Ministry warned that schools must remain centres of learning, not places where dishonesty was encouraged.
It stated that anyone involved in misconduct would face swift and public punishment.
It further explained that surveillance and monitoring have been intensified across the country to ensure a fair and transparent examination process.
To students writing the exams, the Ministry encouraged them to remain focused and confident, assuring them that with preparation and honesty, they can succeed.
The Ministry wished all candidates the very best and urged everyone involved in the exams to work together to uphold the integrity of the process.
In a quote, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, reiterated his desire against zero tolerance for examination malpractice.
He also called on parents to nurture and raise young people to value integrity.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
