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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has uncovered a disturbing trend in examination malpractice involving candidates concealing money and contact numbers in their answer booklets to influence their exam results. John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Corporate Affairs, revealed that this new strategy has prompted stringent measures to combat all forms of malpractice.
Kapi emphasized that supervisors and invigilators are now mandated to conduct thorough searches on candidates to ensure they are not carrying mobile phones or any unauthorized materials into the examination halls. He also highlighted strict guidelines prohibiting non-examination personnel, including school proprietors and teachers, from entering examination centers.
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Addressing the seriousness of the issue, Kapi warned that candidates found engaging in such misconduct, such as writing telephone numbers or phrases like “help me” in their answer booklets, will face severe consequences. Such actions are classified as seeking external assistance, a punishable offense under WAEC’s regulations.
Victor Brew, WAEC’s Head of Legal Affairs, underscored the council’s commitment to upholding exam integrity. He noted that four candidates from previous exams had already been convicted for participating in malpractice, underscoring the legal consequences faced by offenders.
This crackdown on exam malpractice reflects WAEC’s determination to maintain fairness and credibility in their examinations, ensuring that all candidates are assessed fairly based on their merit and without external interference.
