PRESS STATEMENT
BECE 2026: SOME MENTALLY MISGUIDED INVIGILATORS ARE MAKING THE WORK DIFFICULT – William Boadi, EAI
Date: 6th May, 2026
Accra, Ghana
““If you don’t let your child cry, he will cry in old age.”
The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) has received with grave concern reports of examination malpractice involving some invigilators on the first day of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Information available indicates that seven invigilators were arrested across the Central, Bono, and Ashanti Regions for various offences. Five of these cases involved mobile phone infractions, while two invigilators were reportedly caught preparing answers intended for distribution to candidates in the examination halls.
EAI finds this development deeply troubling and unacceptable. It is particularly alarming that individuals entrusted with the responsibility of supervising examinations and upholding integrity are engaging in acts that compromise the credibility of the entire system.
Over the years, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders have intensified efforts through sensitization, stakeholder engagements, and strict warnings against examination malpractice. It is therefore baffling that some invigilators continue to disregard these measures and deliberately undermine national efforts.
Such conduct not only erodes public confidence in Ghana’s educational system but also sets a dangerous precedent for candidates, many of whom look up to these invigilators as role models.
While we acknowledge that the examination process has generally been smooth and that no candidate has been denied the opportunity to write, aside from some logistical challenges such as delays in the distribution of examination materials in parts of the Western Region, these incidents must not be taken lightly.
The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) therefore calls for the following urgent actions:
Immediate and strict enforcement of sanctions against all culprits to serve as a deterrent
Enhanced monitoring and supervision across all examination centres
Continuous professional and ethical reorientation for teachers and invigilators
Strengthened collaboration between WAEC, security agencies, and community stakeholders
EAI firmly believes that safeguarding the integrity of public examinations is a collective responsibility. Any attempt to subvert this process must be met with decisive action.
We remain committed to promoting discipline, integrity, and accountability within Ghana’s education sector.
Signed,
William Boadi
Executive Director of EAI, Educationist Political analyst, and Social Worker.
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