Accra, March 25, – Dr Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister of Education, has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to adopt advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to address the growing challenge of examination malpractice.
He stressed that leveraging AI-driven solutions in the conduct of examinations, particularly the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), would help preserve the integrity and credibility of assessment systems across the sub-region.
“It is our expectation that WAEC will take deliberate steps to integrate technology into examination processes and deploy AI to effectively combat malpractice,” Dr Apaak said.
He made the remarks at the opening of WAEC’s 74th Annual Council Meeting in Accra on Wednesday, which brought together representatives from member countries including The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The meeting is scheduled to end on March 28, 2026.
Dr Apaak reaffirmed the Ministry of Education’s commitment to working closely with WAEC and other stakeholders to uphold high standards throughout the examination process. He noted that examination malpractice remained a significant threat that required urgent and coordinated action.
“The Ministry continues to support the Ghana Education Service in maintaining quality and integrity across the entire examination lifecycle,” he said.
He underscored the importance of WASSCE as a high-stakes examination that not only determines access to further education but also contributes to building the human capital necessary for national development.
Dr Apaak further announced Ghana’s return to the international version of WASSCE in 2026, which would be conducted concurrently with other member states.
Alhaji Pateh Bah, Registrar to the Council, highlighted that three outstanding Ghanaian students would be recognised from a pool of 2,612,830 candidates. He acknowledged that examination malpractice continued to undermine educational systems in the sub-region.
He indicated that WAEC had intensified efforts to address the issue through increased deployment of technology, improved monitoring systems, and strengthened investigative mechanisms.
“The Council is enhancing its use of technology to reinforce monitoring and deepen investigative processes across the sub-region,” he said.
The event also celebrated academic excellence, honouring three top-performing Ghanaian female candidates in the WASSCE for School Candidates. Additionally, Professor Afiakwa Asomaning was awarded the 35th Distinguished Friends of Council Award in recognition of his contributions to science education and the energy sector.
GHBUSS
25 March 2026
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