The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Okaikwei North, Hon. Christian Tetteh Badger, has cautioned the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to shun examination malpractices.
He noted that the country’s progress rests on their commitment to hard work and integrity.
“Ghana is in your hands. You are tomorrow’s Ghana, and your nine years of education are being crowned today,” he stated, urging candidates to approach the examinations with confidence and a sense of responsibility.
The Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly MCE made the appeal when addressing candidates during a Monitoring Tour of Examination Centres, including Achimota and Anunmle Basic Schools in Accra.
Hon. Badger cautioned strongly against examination malpractice, noting that cheating had become increasingly prevalent and must be decisively addressed.
“In this year’s examination, we are tackling cheating. It is becoming too rampant and obvious that the people we are producing thrive on cheating,” he said, admonishing candidates to avoid any form of malpractice.
He further encouraged them to remain focused and self-reliant, warning that dishonesty undermines both personal growth and national development.
“You are the generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The moment we cheat in our examinations, we are cheating all the way into the work we are going to do,” he added.
The MCE also motivated the candidates, revealing that President John Dramani Mahama had assured support for successful students, including the payment of first-year University fees, as part of efforts to reward academic excellence.
“This is the beginning of your first step into the world. Do not joke with this examination. Make yourselves, your parents, and the nation proud,” he urged.
Also speaking, the Deputy Human Resource Director at the Municipal Education Directorate, Charity Demebu, advised candidates to rely on their preparation and faith rather than dishonest means.
“Go in with confidence. God is ahead of you. Please do not cheat, we are strictly against cheating in examinations,” she said, encouraging students to carefully read questions and answer those they can handle well.
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei North Constituency, Mrs. Theresa Lardi Awuni, who distributed Mathematical Sets to candidates, reinforced the call for excellence and integrity.
She noted that the gesture was intended to motivate candidates while urging them to shun examination malpractice.
A total of 2,876 candidates are sitting for this year’s BECE in the Municipality, comprising 1,351 males and 1,525 females from 90 schools-28 public and 62 private.
Officials from the Assembly, including Mr. Salifu Seidu, the Deputy Director, Central Administration, Assistant Directors, Mr. Wilson Kojo Affram, Deputy Director for Monitoring and Supervision, accompanied the MCE on the tour.
Source: onma.gov.gh
By Jeffrey De-Graft Johnson, AD IIB