WAEC Crackdown: Invigilators Arrested as Council Uncovers Sophisticated Malpractice Network in Bono Regions

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has intensified its enforcement measures to safeguard the integrity of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) across the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions. Following the discovery of a coordinated and sophisticated examination malpractice network, the Council has taken decisive action to curb irregularities among the 67,739 candidates participating in the exams within these territories. Regional Controller Daniel Nii Dodoo confirmed that while the challenges are significant, WAEC remains in firm control of the examination process and is actively dismantling syndicates attempting to undermine educational standards.

To combat these threats, WAEC has implemented a comprehensive inspection strategy alongside an aggressive sensitization campaign. These efforts have already yielded significant results, leading to the arrest, fine, and prosecution of several invigilators found complicit in examination offenses. Mr. Dodoo noted that while the council has ensured the secure and timely delivery of question papers—maintaining that no leaks occurred prior to the examinations—new technical challenges have emerged. Specifically, syndicates have been caught photographing question papers immediately after distribution to share them with external parties who then provide solutions. Additionally, there has been a notable rise in students attempting to smuggle unauthorized materials into examination halls.

The Council is now calling for a unified front to protect the credibility of Ghana’s educational qualifications and restore absolute trust in the national examination process. WAEC emphasizes that while they have deployed dedicated inspectors to monitor centers, the fight against organized exam fraud requires the active involvement of all stakeholders, including school authorities, parents, and security agencies. By strengthening these partnerships and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct, the Council aims to ensure that the hard work of honest students is not devalued by the actions of malpractice networks.