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Bono Region: GES cautions BECE candidates against Malpractices.

Bono Region: GES cautions BECE candidates against Malpractices.

The Bono Regional Public Relations Officer for the Ghana Education Service, Mr. Luke Mensah has cautioned both invigilators and candidates to avoid any actions that could compromise the integrity of this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination in the Bono region, reminding candidates to adhere to examination rules and regulations.


Mr. Luke Mensah emphasized that such actions could lead to severe consequences, including cancellation of papers and revocation of teaching licenses.


Addressing concerns about the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions being labelled a hotspot for examination malpractices in the country, Mr. Mensah expressed optimism that this year's exam will be fair and free from such negative tags. 


He assured that measures are in place to prevent malpractices and urged candidates and invigilators from performing to the best of their abilities.


In an exclusive interview with Kaakyire Kwasi Afari at the education directorate on Tuesday ahead of the BECE, Mr. Mensah urged guardians to provide necessary support to their wards, ensuring they have a calm and focused mindset for the exam. 


The Bono Regional Education Directorate announced that a total of 24,170 candidates will sit for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the region. 


According to the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer, Mr. Luke Mensah. The region has been flagged as a hotspot for such malpractices, and Mr. Mensah emphasized the severity of consequences, including paper cancellation and teaching license revocation. 

Key Points:

  • Malpractice Warning:
    Mr. Mensah has warned both candidates and invigilators in the Bono Region about the seriousness of any actions that could compromise the integrity of the BECE.
  • Consequences:
    Examination malpractices could lead to severe consequences, including the cancellation of examination papers and the revocation of teaching licenses for invigilators.
  • Bono Region's Reputation:
    The Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions have been labeled as hotspots for examination malpractices. However, Mr. Mensah expressed optimism that this year's exam will be fair and free from such issues.
  • Measures to Prevent Malpractice:
    The education directorate has conducted workshops and sensitization programs for stakeholders, including school heads, supervisors, invigilators, and parents, to ensure a smooth and fair examination process.
  • Candidate Support:
    Mr. Mensah has urged guardians to provide necessary support to their wards, ensuring they have a calm and focused mindset for the exam.
  • Number of Candidates:
    A total of 24,170 candidates will be writing the BECE in the Bono Region, including candidates registered with both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the regional education directorate.
  • Public and Private Schools:
    24,109 of the candidates are from 805 public and private schools within the region.
  • Resitting Candidates:
    WAEC has registered some candidates, including prison inmates, informal students, and individuals resitting the exam, bringing the total number to 24,170.
  • Examination Schedule:
    The examination schedule for the 2025 BECE in the Bono Region is on Wednesday, June 11. 
Source: Kaakyire Kwasi Afari/Alrich24newsgg.blogspot.com
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