Former Education Minister, Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, has called on the current administration to adopt a more advanced, technology-driven strategy to curb examination malpractice, which continues to threaten the integrity of Ghana’s education system. His remarks come in the wake of increasing public concern over academic dishonesty, amplified by recent disciplinary actions against students at the University of Ghana for engaging in exam misconduct.
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In a recent interview, Dr. Adutwum reflected on initiatives undertaken during his tenure under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to tackle malpractice, especially at the basic education level. While highlighting progress made particularly in reducing examination leakages through the use of varied question sets for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) he admitted that in-hall cheating remains a formidable challenge.
“We made notable strides during our time, especially in limiting leaks. But the real battle is inside the exam halls, where cheating still happens on a significant scale,” he said.
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Dr. Adutwum emphasized that the next phase of reform must be rooted in innovation. He urged the government to provide the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) with the necessary tools and funding to implement serialized question papers unique to each candidate an approach he believes will reduce collaboration and cheating during exams.
“If we want to truly eliminate malpractice, WAEC must digitize its systems and be empowered to roll out personalized exam formats. That’s where strong government backing is crucial,” he stated. He further warned that beyond securing exam content, attention must be given to stopping collusion between students, invigilators, and even some school authorities. This, he said, will require a combination of technology, strict supervision, and long-term policy reforms.
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His comments follow renewed national discourse on the credibility of academic assessments, triggered by high-profile exam misconduct cases at one of Ghana’s leading universities.
Dr. Adutwum concluded with a strong appeal to the government not to relent in its pursuit of examination reforms, stressing the need for continued investment in digital infrastructure, enhanced monitoring systems, and mechanisms for holding educators accountable.
“Unless we fully embrace technology and implement systemic reforms, exam malpractice will continue to undermine fairness and academic excellence,” he cautioned. His call adds to mounting pressure on policymakers to take decisive and sustainable action to safeguard the future of education in Ghana.
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