11. September 2025
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Prof. Adei Advocates Removing GES Officials from WAEC Invigilation to Curb Exam Malpractices
Educationist Prof. Stephen Adei has called for the removal of Ghana Education Service (GES) officials from the role of invigilation during WAEC exams. He argues that the change is essential to reduce collusion and malpractice in the examination process.
([GhanaWeb News](https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Schooling-without-learning-fueling-exam-malpractices-Prof-Adei-1999880))
Quick Insight: Prof. Adei suggests that WAEC should independently recruit and deploy invigilators — instead of relying on GES officials — to ensure impartiality and better accountability during exams.
1. Background & Call to Reform
In light of a JoyNews Hotline documentary exposing how collusion between GES officials (invigilators, supervisors, headteachers) and students contributes to exam malpractice, Prof. Adei has proposed structural reforms.
([MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/ges-under-fire-over-exam-malpractice-prof-adei-urges-churches-to-take-back-mission-schools/))
2. Rationale for Removing GES Officials
Prof. Adei emphasized that over-centralization under the GES has weakened accountability. He argues that allowing WAEC to manage invigilation directly would help curb corruption and restore the credibility of the exam process.
3. Broader Reforms & Mission School Call
Beyond invigilation, Prof. Adei urged the return of mission schools to church management (though without state funding), suggesting that centralized control under GES is contributing to administrative inertia and moral decline in schools.
([MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/ges-under-fire-over-exam-malpractice-prof-adei-urges-churches-to-take-back-mission-schools/))
Final Thoughts
Prof. Adei’s proposals underscore the urgent need for exam integrity reforms in Ghana’s education sector. By removing potential conflicted actors (like GES officials) from invigilation and decentralizing operations, the exam system may regain trust and reliability.
Reminder: Stakeholders including WAEC, GES, and policymakers must carefully evaluate reform recommendations to ensure practical and sustainable implementation.
