Bono region: A total of 25,000 candidates from 833 Junior High Schools are participating in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Bono Region, according to Mr. Gabriel Antwi, the Bono Regional Director of Education. The cohort includes 12,250 males and 12,750 females, with 882 invigilators and 88 supervisors ensuring the smooth conduct of the examination across 88 centers in the region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Antwi reported that the BECE commenced without issues across the 11 politically administrative districts and municipalities in the region. Adequate arrangements were made to provide a conducive environment for the candidates. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the examination by cautioning invigilators and supervisors against any compromises.
He advised officials to perform their duties with professionalism and honesty, leaving no room for examination malpractice. Mr. Antwi highlighted the extensive stakeholder engagements conducted with parents, school heads, traditional authorities, and security agencies to ensure a malpractice-free examination process.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has intensified public awareness on the consequences of examination malpractices, warning that those found culpable, whether candidates, teachers, or officials, would face sanctions. These could include fines, imprisonment, or immediate termination of a teacher's appointment to deter potential offenders.
Mr. Antwi stressed that examination malpractices harm the individual's reputation and undermine the future of candidates and the nation's educational standards. He commended the collaborative efforts in preparing for the BECE and urged stakeholders to remain vigilant throughout the examination period to prevent malpractices, underscoring the need for a fair and transparent process to build public confidence in the education system.
He concluded by highlighting the collective responsibility in ensuring a smooth, peaceful, and malpractice-free BECE in the region, acknowledging that the success of the examination largely depends on the contributions of all involved.