Audio By Carbonatix The Right Reverend Kwaku Effah, the Methodist Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese, has called for stakeholders’ contribution to stem examination malpractices in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which begins on Monday, May 4, 2026. He said stakeholders’ support was required for an incident-free, fair, and credible BECE, adding that examination malpractices threatened the moral integrity of the nation. Rt Rev Effah made the call when addressing the 47th Annual Diocesan Synod in Sunyani. The synod was on the theme: “Walking in the word: Equipped for every good work”, based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17. The Methodist Bishop noted that education ought to go beyond academic performance, instilling moral values that would shape the character of the young people. He stressed that “the child’s education isn’t only about academic performance, but also about moral integrity and uprightness that will carry them far into the future,” Rt Rev Effah highlighted the stakeholders’ essential role in safeguarding the integrity of BECE, saying that a collective approach was required to stem examination malpractices. He advised: “The child has to learn hard, prepare well, and must be able to produce good results after school based on their own efforts.” He cautioned the candidates to eschew all forms of malpractice and to be confident. Rt Rev Effah warned the candidates further against the temptation to bring foreign materials into the exam halls and urged them to be studious. “The brain is such that whatever you learn, after reflection, it will come back to help you produce the answers”, he stated, and urged the candidates to also respect authorities and strictly abide by examination rules and regulations to avoid sanctions. He condemned the bad practice of some families who tried to compromise the integrity of the BECE by bribing invigilators to aid the candidates or buy question papers for them. Rt Rev Effah indicated that teachers, invigilators, parents, and everyone had a role to play in ending examination malpractice. He called on the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the Ghana Education Service (GES), and security agencies to intensify monitoring at the various examination centres. Rt Rev Effah also urged faith-based organisations to be persistent in prayer for the candidates. He urged the candidates to learn hard, saying that prayer without preparation and integrity would not yield the right results. 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: BECE Methodist Bishop Stakeholder 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 Fix power cuts now to protect BECE, WASSCE candidates – Sammi Awuku tells Mahama Over 20,000 candidates to write 2026 BECE in Bono East Region Old Tafo MP Vincent Assafuah distributes 10,000 mathematical sets to BECE candidates Old Tafo MP to distribute 10,000 mathematical sets to BECE candidates Church of Pentecost supports over 2,000 BECE candidates in Obuasi with career guidance seminar Finance Ministry defends Publican AI rollout amid stakeholder concerns ‘Don’t belittle our intelligence’ – Methodist Bishop criticises Kwakye Ofosu over LGBTQ comment Education Ministry moves to bar unqualified candidates from BECE Education Ministry secures clearance to recruit 9,600 staff – Haruna Iddrisu IFEST backs post-results SHS selection policy, calls for thorough testing Latest Stories Stop waiting for government jobs – GUTA urges youth to embrace self-employment6 minutes Business climate improving as stability returns – GUTA Vice President20 minutes Post-IMF era could test Ghana’s economic gains – AGI Chief warns23 minutes 2026 BECE: Methodist Bishop urges stakeholder support to stem malpractices27 minutes Binduri attack: Arrests rise to 21 as military intensifies manhunt33 minutes Atwima Nwabiagya South MCE moves to tighten accountability after audit infractions37 minutes Poultry farmers in Nkoranza appeal for more chicks, under Nkoko Nketenkete initiative41 minutes Court remands fugitive over alleged stealing, assault on elderly woman43 minutes Ketu North MP to award new classroom projects46 minutes ECG announces temporary power curtailment in Volta, Oti51 minutes ‘We are coming after you’ – Bono Minister to cocoa smugglers54 minutes COCOBOD anti-smuggling unit arrests four suspects, impounds over 100 bags of beans57 minutes Vendors commend GAWU for creating market access at trade fair1 hour Afadzato South rice farmers appeal for urgent remedies to prevent post-harvest loss1 hour South Africa withdraws AI policy due to fake AI-generated sources1 hour