The Ghana Education Service (GES) has defended the 2025 WASSCE results, describing them as a credible reflection of students’ abilities and a demonstration of efforts to restore examination integrity.
A statement, issued on December 1, 2025, also dismissed claims by former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum that unsupportive management practices contributed to the outcomes.
GES dismissed Dr. Adutwum’s claims emphasizing that strict invigilation, strengthened supervision, and adherence to examination protocols were rigorously enforced across all centres.
GES also clarified misinformation regarding teacher allowances, stating, “It is not true that the GES has cancelled any allowances due teachers… the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has publicly clarified reasons for the non-payment of the November allowances.”
The 2025 results showed that over 200,000 students failed Mathematics, with only 48.73% passing, and just 55.82% of candidates passing Social Studies—marks described by stakeholders as among the worst in recent years. The GES attributed these results to a more robust anti-malpractice framework rather than teacher or management inefficiencies.
“It is essential to appreciate that the outcome is a direct demonstration of the trend towards restoring integrity of the examination process. A credible examination system serves the best interest of our students, our schools, and the nation,” the statement added.
GES further urged students to prepare diligently for the upcoming international WASSCE scheduled for May/June 2026, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining examination integrity while working closely with schools, teachers, parents, and WAEC.
Read below the statement
