The West African Examinations Council has suspended the 2026 WASSCE examination centre at Ekumfi T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Essakyir, in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region, following allegations of examination malpractice.
The decision comes after the arrest of two teachers from the school who allegedly compromised the French 1 paper in the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
In an official letter signed by Mr. Charles Henyo, Branch Controller and Head of the National Office, WAEC said it had lost confidence in the school’s ability to conduct the examination with integrity.
“Following the arrest of two teachers from your school who compromised the French 1 paper in the ongoing WASSCE (SC), 2026, the Council can no longer trust the integrity of your school to conduct the examination devoid of malpractice.”
Candidates Relocated to Mankessim SHS
WAEC has directed the school authorities to relocate all affected candidates to Mankessim Senior High Technical School, where examinations from May 18 to May 22, 2026, will be conducted under new supervision and invigilation arrangements.
The only exception is Chemistry 3 Alternative A, which will still be written at the school’s original centre.
School to Bear Transport and Security Costs
As part of the interim arrangements, Ekumfi T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS has been instructed to:
Provide transport to convey examination materials and supervisors from the depot to the examination centre and back.
Arrange police escort for the movement of examination materials.
Fully comply with all directives issued by WAEC.
WAEC indicated that further directives would be communicated after a review of the situation.
“Subject to the outcome of a review of the situation, further directives will be given subsequently. Your compliance with these directives is crucial.”
WAEC Intensifies Crackdown on Examination Malpractice
The move underscores WAEC’s determination to uphold the credibility and integrity of public examinations in Ghana.
Examination malpractice remains a major concern each year, with WAEC and other stakeholders adopting stricter measures to deter candidates, invigilators, and school officials from engaging in dishonest practices.
The suspension of the Ekumfi T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS centre serves as a strong warning that schools found culpable in any form of malpractice will face immediate sanctions.
Attached below is the full WAEC statement:
