One Teacher Jailed, Two fined in 3 BECE & WASSCE 2025 Malpractice Cases

One Teacher Jailed 6 Months, 2 Fined ₵1,200 in 3 BECE & WASSCE 2025 Malpractice Cases Per the The Education Court Correspondent of  Ghana Education News on October 24, 2025

Ghana’s courts are sending a strong and emotional message to all teachers, learners, and schools: Examination malpractice is a crime — and the law is now working.
In a week that will go down as a turning point for educational integrity, three separate court cases in Amasaman, Assin Foso, and Goaso have reaffirmed WAEC’s commitment to defending the sanctity of Ghana’s national examinations.

Case One: BECE Invigilator Jailed Six Months for Distributing Answers

Amasaman District Court – Greater Accra Region

A heartbreaking scene unfolded at the Amasaman District Court when Philip Kwapong, a teacher at Nsuobri Methodist M/A Basic School, was sentenced to six months in prison for distributing printed Social Studies answers to candidates during the 2025 BECE.

Kwapong, who was serving as an invigilator at Midfield International School, was initially defiant, pleading not guilty at his first appearance on August 13, 2025.

However, after Chief Inspector Mary Tabia, the Police Prosecutor, presented video evidence and WAEC Irregularity Report Forms from 21 affected candidates whose results had been cancelled, the accused changed his plea to guilty.

The Presiding Judge wasted no words in sentencing him to six months’ imprisonment, stressing that:

“Examination malpractice must stop. The public must know WAEC is working — and the law must work when offenders are found guilty.”

This conviction is now seen as one of the strongest legal responses yet to the growing culture of examination dishonesty in Ghana’s basic schools.

Case Two: WASSCE Impersonation Leads to ₵1,200 in Fines

Assin Foso District Court – Central Region

The fight against cheating continued in the Assin Foso District Court, where two men — Stephen Arthur and Emmanuel Nii Armah Shonia — were convicted for impersonation and abetment of impersonation during the 2025 WASSCE.

Investigations revealed that Arthur aided Shonia to impersonate him during the Christian Religious Studies (CRS) paper at Assin Juaso.

Both pleaded guilty and were fined ₵600 each (50 penalty units) or face three months in jail in default.

Though their sentence was lighter than imprisonment, the conviction serves as a permanent criminal record — a stark warning that no shortcut to success is worth the shame of public conviction.

Case Three: Goaso Teacher and Students to Face Full Trial

Goaso District Court – Ahafo Region

At Goaso, a third case is unfolding, involving a teacher and two students of Trinity SHS, accused of exam malpractice during the ongoing investigations into the 2025 WASSCE.

The case began when suspect Nsor Cudjo was caught with prepared notes in the examination hall. Police arrested him along with his teacher and another student.

The accused have all pleaded not guilty and were granted bail:

• Teacher: ₵30,000 with two sureties

  

• Students: ₵20,000 each with two sureties

The prosecution is expected to file disclosures before November 11, 2025, when the full trial begins.

A System Fighting for Its Integrity

These three cases — one jail term, two fines, and an ongoing trial — represent more than just statistics. They are proof that WAEC’s security systems, legal frameworks, and court collaborations are working.

From hidden cameras to post-exam forensic analysis, WAEC has intensified its monitoring to protect the credibility of Ghana’s exams. Each conviction reinforces public confidence that the Council and the judiciary will not compromise on academic integrity.

Moral Reflection: When Teachers Fall and Students Follow

Perhaps the most heartbreaking part of this story is that those entrusted to protect the exam process are now the ones destroying it.

Teachers are meant to guide — not mislead. Students are meant to learn — not cheat. And schools are meant to uphold honesty — not chase grades through corruption.

The six-month jail sentence for an invigilator is not just a punishment; it is a national wake-up call.

A Clear Warning to All Stakeholders

To Students:

Cheating may look easy, but the consequences last a lifetime. One act of dishonesty can destroy your certificate, your reputation, and your future.

To Teachers:

No pressure or temptation justifies aiding malpractice. Every video camera, every WAEC report, and every vigilant supervisor is watching. The courts have proven that teachers are not above the law.

To School Heads:

Protect your school’s name and integrity. Enforce discipline and honesty during exams. One incident of malpractice can tarnish your reputation forever.

To Parents and Guardians:

Stop pushing children toward shortcuts. Support their honest effort — not illegal assistance. Education must build character before certificates.

WAEC’s Message: The Law Is Working

In the words of one presiding judge:

“The public must know WAEC is working — and the law must work when offenders are found guilty.”

These convictions are not acts of punishment alone; they are acts of protection — protecting the credibility of Ghana’s certificates, protecting the reputation of honest students, and protecting the nation’s educational integrity.

Integrity Is the Real Certificate

Three court cases, one teacher behind bars, two men fined, and one ongoing trial — Ghana’s war on exam malpractice is gaining legal teeth.

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Let this be a warning, a lesson, and a call to conscience.
The classroom must remain sacred, the invigilator’s oath must stand, and the certificate must remain a symbol of truth.

Because in the end, integrity — not answers — is what truly passes the test.