The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims by former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum suggesting that poor management practices by the Service contributed to the decline in the 2025 WASSCE results.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 1, 2025, and signed by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Feny, the GES said it had “taken note of public discussions” following the release of the results and found it necessary to provide clarity to ensure a “balanced national conversation.”
The Service described as false the assertion by the former Minister that GES had cancelled allowances due teachers, a situation he suggested may have affected performance.
“It is not true that the GES has cancelled any allowances due teachers as claimed by Dr. Adutwum,” the statement said, adding that the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department had already “publicly clarified reasons for the non-payment of the November allowances for teachers.”
The Service urged the public to disregard the comments made by Dr. Adutwum regarding the 2025 examination outcomes, describing them as “an attempt to shift focus from his shortcomings in managing the examination process.”
According to the GES, the 2025 WASSCE results reflect the genuine performance of candidates without interference from examination malpractices.
“The outcome is a credible representation of students’ abilities,” the statement stressed.
It added that prior to the exams, the Ministry of Education and GES issued strict directives against any form of malpractice, warning that officials found culpable would face sanctions – a policy the statement says was “rigorously enforced.”
GES also highlighted the tightened supervision regime during the exams, noting that the 2025 WASSCE was conducted under “heightened invigilation, strengthened supervision, and strict adherence to examination protocols.”
These measures, the Service indicated, led to the apprehension of some students and staff who may have attempted to cheat.
Management maintained that the results should be seen as part of a broader effort to restore integrity to Ghana’s examination processes.
“It is essential to appreciate that the outcome is a direct demonstration of the trend towards restoring integrity of the examination process,” it noted.
With Ghana set to rejoin the international WASSCE in May/June 2026 after operating a Ghana-only version, the GES encouraged students to intensify preparation ahead of the transition.
“Management of GES admonishes students to prepare very well for the examination,” the statement added.
The Service assured the public that it will continue to collaborate with all stakeholders, including heads of schools, teachers, parents, communities, CSOs and WAEC to improve teaching, learning, and the integrity of national assessments.
