The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a firm statement to clarify public discussions surrounding the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, stressing that the outcomes represent a true and credible reflection of students’ academic performance.

In an official immediate release signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES responded to comments made by the immediate past Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum, who suggested that poor performance in the 2025 WASSCE was due to unsupportive management practices by the current GES administration.

The statement categorically dismissed these claims, describing them as inaccurate and misleading.

According to the Service, no teacher allowances have been cancelled, contrary to claims attributed to Dr Adutwum in his media engagements.

GES explained that the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has already provided a public explanation regarding the non-payment of November allowances, which was linked to administrative and procedural issues, not cancellation.

GES emphasised that the 2025 WASSCE results are a true reflection of the abilities of the candidates, adding that the performance outcomes are credible and should be accepted as such by the public.

According to the release, prior to the examinations, the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service jointly issued strong directives warning that any teacher or official found aiding or abetting examination malpractice would be severely sanctioned.

The measures were strictly enforced nationwide.

The Service also revealed that the exams were conducted under heightened invigilation, strengthened supervision, and strict adherence to examination protocols across all centres.

These enhanced security measures led to the arrest and apprehension of some students and staff who would otherwise have attempted to engage in exam malpractices.

GES noted that this may have created discomfort for those hoping for illegal assistance, but it was necessary to restore the integrity of the examination process.

“This is a direct demonstration of our commitment to restoring the integrity of the examination system,” the statement said, adding that a credible examination process ultimately benefits students, schools, and the nation as a whole.

Looking forward, GES announced that Ghana will move away from the Ghana-only WASSCE system introduced by the previous government and return to the international WASSCE, which is taken by all West African member states.

This new system will begin in May/June 2026.

Students are therefore advised to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming changes.

“Management of GES will not compromise the integrity of examinations,” the statement reaffirmed.

GES also pledged to continue working closely with all stakeholders, including school heads, teachers, students, parents, communities, civil society organisations, and WAEC, to improve both teaching and learning as well as maintain the credibility of future examinations.