WAEC records rising sases of malpractice in 2025 BECE
WAEC records rising sases of malpractice in 2025 BECE; Including mass cheating incident
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed that several cases of examination malpractice have been detected in the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with the Council warning that the numbers may rise as the exams progress.
In an interview on Channel One, the Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, Mr John Kapi, disclosed that one of the most alarming cases occurred in a particular region, where more than half of the candidates in a single examination room were found in possession of photocopied answers.
“In one of the regions, out of 31 candidates in an exam room, 16 were found with photocopied answers in their possession,” Mr Kapi revealed. “Their statements have been taken and the matter is being processed in accordance with WAEC regulations.”
The Council has also urged candidates and invigilators to abide strictly by the rules governing the conduct of the examinations, as it works to maintain public confidence in its processes.
