The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has identified the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, and Ashanti Regions as the leading hotspots for examination malpractices in Ghana.
According to the Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, John Kapi, these regions have consistently recorded high cases of exam irregularities over the past two years, with the Central Region also showing an alarming rise in recent times.
Speaking in an interview on Joy News, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Mr Kapi said: “The hotspots in the country are the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, and Ashanti Regions. You may think the figures elsewhere are higher, but in recent years, we’ve seen the Central Region’s numbers begin to rise as well.”
He explained that while the figures fluctuate annually, the trend suggests that certain regions have become repeat offenders, with common cases including cheating, impersonation, and the circulation of leaked exam papers.
WAEC, he noted, is working closely with security agencies and education authorities to curb the growing menace, particularly as investigations continue into irregularities reported during the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Council recently dismissed reports that over 34,000 results had been withheld, clarifying that no official figures had yet been released.
Mr. Kapi reaffirmed that ongoing investigations would determine the scale of the malpractice and that any official announcement would come directly from WAEC.
To safeguard the credibility of its examinations, WAEC has implemented measures such as serialised question papers, enhanced monitoring systems, and real-time communication with supervisors.
The Council has also urged students, parents, and teachers to desist from engaging in or facilitating examination malpractices, warning that such acts undermine the integrity of Ghana’s education system.