Audio By Carbonatix The Ghana Education Service (GES) has barred all teachers and supervisors implicated in examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from participating in this year’s exercise, as authorities tighten measures to safeguard the integrity of the exams. Addressing a press briefing ahead of the 2026 BECE, Director-General Professor Ernest Kofi Davis stressed that individuals currently being processed for sanctions over their involvement in last year’s irregularities “are banned from the examination centres” and must have no role whatsoever in this year’s conduct. He revealed that formal directives have already been communicated to all regional directors, warning that strict compliance will be enforced across the country. The directive comes amid renewed concerns over persistent examination malpractice, which GES says continues to undermine credible assessment of students’ learning outcomes. Prof. Davis described the practice as dangerous, noting that it distorts academic evaluation and could misinform national education policy decisions. He cautioned supervisors and invigilators to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, warning that any official caught aiding malpractice this year would face severe consequences. The GES boss also disclosed that nationwide sensitisation campaigns are underway, with regional directors engaging stakeholders to minimise malpractice during the exams, which run from May 4 to May 11. According to him, over 620,000 candidates from more than 20,000 schools will sit for the examination across 2,303 centres, supported by thousands of supervisors and invigilators, in collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and security agencies. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: 2026 BECE exams malpractices Ghana Education Service (GES) DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story 2026 BECE: Candidates to select two Category A schools under new placement reforms Oforikrom Municipal Assembly prepares candidates for 2026 BECE Funds for 2026 WASSCE practicals released – GES GES warns against paying money for recruitment slots Unpaid 2023 Northern Region teachers petition GES over delayed staff IDs and salary arrears GES cautions public against fake recruitment letter circulating on social media GES probes alleged feeding problems at Savelugu Senior High School GES condemns assault on teacher at Kade SHTS, vows punitive action Ghana must fund its own education, not wait for donors – Mahama WASSCE Results: ‘The results are the true competence of our learners’ – GES insists Latest Stories Since 2018…..60 Aayalolo buses render no accounts – GAPTE probe reveals2 minutes 2026 BECE: Candidates to select two Category A schools under new placement reforms3 minutes Ghana’s Defining Pairing: The National AI Strategy and the Pan-African AI Summit8 minutes Governance is about decisions, accountability—Deputy Finance Minister10 minutes Ato Forson files tax returns, urges leadership by example11 minutes Ho Teaching Hospital launches Environmental Sustainability and Beautification Initiative13 minutes Big Push or big snub? Upper East shouldn’t be ignored in project distribution16 minutes UNDP warns Ghana over borrowing costs despite signs of recovery25 minutes 2026 BECE: GES bans teachers, supervisors linked to last year’s malpractice from exam centres26 minutes Gov’t moves to upgrade power system after Akosombo switchyard fire27 minutes Finance Minister praises GRA for boosting voluntary tax compliance30 minutes Miss Health Ghana, NMEP intensify fight against Malaria and galamsey in Atiwa West31 minutes Energy Minister lauds Mahama’s presence at Akosombo recovery site44 minutes Glitz Africa announces awardees for Ghana Women of the Year Honours 202651 minutes ‘This is an act of God’ – Mahama on Akosombo Substation fire53 minutes