The Ghana Education Service (GES) has firmly defended the credibility of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, stating that the performance of this year’s candidates accurately reflects their academic abilities.
In a statement issued on 1st December 2025, the Service also dismissed claims by former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum, that management lapses within GES contributed to the outcome of the examinations.
The statement, signed by Head of Public Relations Daniel Fenyi, noted that public discussions following the release of the results have drawn several interpretations—some of which GES considers misleading.
According to the Service, recent commentary by Dr. Adutwum attempts to shift responsibility for the results away from his own role in managing the examination system prior to leaving office.
“Management takes note of attempts by Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum, immediate past Minister for Education, to attribute the performance of students in the 2025 WASSCE to unsupportive management practices of GES”.
Daniel Fenyi, GES Head of Public Relations
GES rejected the former Minister’s suggestion that teacher motivation had been weakened through cancelled allowances, a claim that has circulated in the public domain in recent days.
The statement clarified that no such cancellation had occurred and insisted that the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department had already explained the circumstances behind the non-payment of November allowances.
“It is not true that the GES has cancelled any allowances due to teachers,” the Service stated unequivocally, urging the public to disregard what it described as Dr. Adutwum’s misleading remarks.
Combating Examination Malpractice
The Service further emphasized that its management has been consistent in ensuring that examinations are free from malpractice. It insisted that this year’s outcome should neither be politicised nor trivialised, but understood within the context of reforms designed to restore confidence in national assessments.
“Management of GES views the 2025 WASSCE results as a true reflection of the academic performance of the candidates. The outcome is a credible representation of students’ abilities”.
Daniel Fenyi, GES Head of Public Relations
GES highlighted the measures implemented ahead of the examinations, noting that the integrity of the process was strengthened long before candidates sat for their papers. A joint directive from the Ministry of Education and GES warned that any teacher or official caught aiding or abetting misconduct would face firm sanctions.
This policy, the Service said, was enforced without compromise. The 2025 WASSCE was therefore conducted “under heightened invigilation, strengthened supervision, and strict adherence to examination protocols across all centres,” leading to the apprehension of both students and staff who attempted to engage in malpractice.
These stringent measures, the Service argued, have been instrumental in reversing years of concerns about the credibility of the WASSCE under the Ghana-only format introduced by the previous administration. GES insisted that the results must be appreciated within this broader context of accountability and reform.
“It is essential to appreciate that the outcome is a direct demonstration of the trend towards restoring the integrity of the examination process. A credible examination system serves the best interest of our students, our schools, and the nation”.
Daniel Fenyi, GES Head of Public Relations
From Ghana’s Only Version to International WASSCE
The Service also pointed to upcoming changes in the examination structure as Ghana prepares to rejoin the international WASSCE, which is taken by all West African member countries in May/June.
With Ghana transitioning away from the Ghana-only version and returning fully to the international system in 2026, GES is urging students to prepare adequately. According to the Service, the new arrangement will require higher levels of readiness and more consistent academic discipline.
In reaffirming its commitment to protecting the sanctity of the examination process, GES reassured the public that there will be no relaxation of standards. “Management of GES will not compromise the integrity of examinations,” the statement declared.
The Service also emphasized the importance of collaboration with key stakeholders—including heads of schools, teachers, students, parents, communities, Civil Society Organisations and WAEC—stating that such partnerships are vital for sustaining improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment.
The statement concluded with an assurance that GES remains committed to transparency and accountability as part of its mandate to uphold quality education delivery.
While public debate over the results is expected to continue, the Service maintained that the 2025 WASSCE outcomes should be accepted as they are: an authentic reflection of students’ performance under a renewed emphasis on fairness and integrity.
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