Education Ministry urges calm over BECE results, says action will depend on Chief Examiner’s report

The Ghanaian Ministry of Education has called for a measured response to concerns regarding the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, emphasizing that the final decision will be based on the findings of the Chief Examiner’s report. This directive follows allegations made by the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) that some students received grades that did not accurately represent their performance, with some even being awarded credits for subjects they neither registered nor took.

JoyNews reached out to the Ministry for comment, and spokesperson Hashim Mohammad addressed the situation, assuring stakeholders that the government would not jump to conclusions until the official report is received. “I would not entirely dismiss the allegations,” Mohammad stated, “but it is essential that after every examination, we wait for the Chief Examiner’s report.

It is only after receiving that report that we can accurately evaluate the results.” He clarified that because exam scripts are marked anonymously, it is challenging to immediately ascertain if any group of candidates was unfairly targeted. Mohammad appealed for patience from parents, school administrators, and other stakeholders, urging them to await the post-examination review process.

“I want to calm them down and advise them to wait for the Chief Examiner’s report,” he emphasized. If the report or subsequent investigations reveal legitimate concerns, the Ministry indicated that the Minister would promptly direct the Ghana Education Service to investigate the allegations, should they deem it necessary.