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“BECE 2025 Begins with Malpractice Scandal: 10 Suspects Handed Over to Police”

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The 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which began on Tuesday, June 11, with over 600,000 candidates across Ghana, has already recorded 10 cases of examination malpractice, according to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

The individuals involved have been handed over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Ghana continues to grapple with widespread exam irregularities during both the BECE and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Common offences include collusion, possession of unauthorized materials, and impersonation—violations that can lead to the cancellation or withholding of results while investigations are conducted.

Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, revealed troubling details surrounding the recent breaches.

“These 10 individuals have been handed over to law enforcement agencies. Their actions constitute criminal offenses under WAEC regulations, and the police will now handle their prosecution,” Kapi stated.

Among the culprits is a supervisor who allegedly used a mobile phone to take photos of exam questions and shared them on social media. Additionally, six invigilators were caught with phones containing images of the examination papers.

Kapi also reported that a woman, who claimed to be a fashion designer, was found in possession of photocopied answer sheets intended for distribution to students. Other individuals implicated include a student nurse and an administrator from a private school.

WAEC officials responded swiftly, with monitors apprehending persons suspected of attempting to solve questions outside the examination halls and relay the answers to candidates.

“Investigations are ongoing,” Kapi said, adding that the council is still collecting reports from centres that were unreachable on the first day of the exams.

To curb further malpractices, WAEC is collaborating with national security agencies. Kapi mentioned discussions with the National Investigations Bureau in the Ahafo Region, which has promised to deploy personnel to identified high-risk areas.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has also deployed officers to support monitoring activities nationwide. WAEC has stationed its own personnel at various centres as well.

“We believe the increased security presence will serve as a strong deterrent to those contemplating cheating,” Kapi concluded.

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Police Arrest NPP’s Abronye Over Alleged Offensive Conduct

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The Ghana Police Service has arrested Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, for what they describe as offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace.

 

In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, the Police confirmed that Abronye was taken into custody earlier in the day and is currently being held. He is expected to be arraigned before court in the coming days.

 

Although the statement did not provide details of the incident that triggered his arrest, Abronye has in recent weeks drawn public attention after filing asylum applications in eight countries — including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Côte d’Ivoire — citing political persecution and threats to his life.

 

Meanwhile, Police investigations linked to Abronye also prompted a search of the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, on Sunday. However, Mr. Abor was not found during the operation.

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Two Women Granted GH¢100,000 Bail Each Over Offensive TikTok Comments About President Mahama

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Two women facing charges for making abusive remarks against former President John Dramani Mahama following the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail.

 

The Adenta Circuit Court admitted Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 each with two sureties, one of which must be justified with property.

 

Both pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a crime with offensive conduct, and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

 

The prosecution alleged that during a TikTok live session, the accused stated: “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in the helicopter crash and dwarfs had eaten him up. A lot of people are dying under his tenure of office.” The remarks were later shared on Birago’s TikTok account, under the name “Abena Birago.”

 

Presiding judge Mrs. Angela Attache cautioned the accused to avoid further trouble, stressing the sensitive nature of the case.

 

A legal team led by Mr. Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa represented the accused, while Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo prosecuted. The prosecution also revealed that investigators are seeking a High Court order to access the accused persons’ mobile phones, though they did not oppose the bail request.

 

The matter has been adjourned to November 5, 2025, with forensic evidence of the live-stream already secured for trial.

 

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Chinese National and Ghanaian Arrested in Akwatia for Illegal Possession of Ammunition

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Police in Akwatia have arrested two men, including a Chinese national, for allegedly possessing ammunition without authorization.

 

The suspects, 32-year-old Enoch Asiedu and 58-year-old Lu Youyan, were intercepted around 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Boadua Livingstone snap checkpoint during a routine police patrol.

 

According to police reports, the two were travelling in a Toyota Hilux pickup when officers conducted a search and discovered four live BB cartridges inside the vehicle. The suspects were immediately taken to the Akwatia Police Station along with the seized ammunition.

 

During interrogation, Asiedu claimed the cartridges belonged to their employer, identified only as Mohammed, who is said to own the pickup. Police have since launched efforts to locate Mohammed for questioning.

 

Both men are currently in police custody as investigations continue.

 

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