The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) says the concerns surrounding the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results are the most widespread it has witnessed in recent years. The Association has received complaints from schools across all 16 regions in Ghana, prompting it to compile evidence for submission to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
Collective Concerns Mount Over BECE Results
The concerns relate to possible errors in the collation and processing of results rather than allegations of deliberate discrimination against private school candidates. According to GNAPS, each year there is always one concern or another, but this year's situation stands out because of the sheer number and spread of complaints.
Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, GNAPS Communications and Partnership Manager, Eredion Gien Joseph, said the Association is using its district, zonal, and regional structures to gather information from member schools before formally engaging WAEC. "Each year there is always one concern or another. But there has never been a collective concern; there has never been a collective aggregation of issues as compared to this year," he said.
Gathering Evidence to Safeguard Public Confidence
The Association is compiling all the concerns and will formally engage WAEC once the process is complete. Mr Gien Joseph added that similar concerns have been expressed by parents and guardians on various media platforms, suggesting the issue extends beyond private school operators. He emphasized that the concerns relate to possible errors in the collation and processing of results rather than allegations of deliberate discrimination against private school candidates.
GNAPS has appealed to WAEC to conduct a thorough review of the concerns to safeguard public confidence in the examination system. The Association believes that a thorough review will help to identify the root cause of the issues and prevent similar concerns in future examination cycles.
A Thorough Review to Rebuild Public Trust
The BECE results are crucial for the future of Ghana's students, and any errors in the results can have far-reaching consequences. The Ghanaian public is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the review and the steps that WAEC will take to address the concerns. As the country waits with bated breath, one thing is certain: the reputation of WAEC and the credibility of the examination system hang in the balance.
GNAPS's call for a thorough review of the concerns is a timely reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in the examination system. As the Association continues to gather evidence and engage with WAEC, one can only hope that the review will lead to meaningful reforms that will restore public confidence in the system. The future of Ghana's education system depends on it.
Source: Joy Online
