Teacher, students from University of Ghana Students and Accra Technical University jailed for WASSCE 2025 exam question leakage and impersonation which are both serious exam malpractices.
A District Magistrate Court in Ofaakor, Kasoa, has delivered a decisive judgment in an exam malpractice case linked to the ongoing 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The ruling serves as a stern warning to teachers, students, and education stakeholders. This landmark decision highlights how the court jailed a teacher for WASSCE 2025 exam malpractice, reinforcing the seriousness of such offences.
Case Overview
The case, The Republic vs. Samuel Armah, Kwame Oteng Nkansah, and Amedeka James, involved three individuals accused of aiding and engaging in examination malpractices during the Social Studies Papers 1 & 2. The court’s decision underscores the severity of the situation, as a teacher was jailed over WASSCE 2025 exam malpractice.
Details of the Offences
- Samuel Armah, a teacher at Ghana College SHS, was caught with leaked answers to the Social Studies Paper 1 stored on his mobile phone. He was also found dictating these answers to candidates while invigilating. These actions directly led to the court sentencing the teacher to jail for WASSCE 2025 exam malpractice.
- Kwame Oteng Nkansah, a Level 100 student of Accra Technical University, was arrested for impersonating Quayson Francis Atta, a Ghana College SHS candidate, during the examination.
- Amedeka James, a Level 100 student of the University of Ghana, was caught impersonating his twin brother, Amedeka Justice, during both papers.
Court Judgment
After reviewing the evidence, the Ofaakor District Magistrate Court delivered the following sentences:
- Samuel Armah – fined 80 penalty units and sentenced to eight months imprisonment.
- Kwame Oteng Nkansah – fined 80 penalty units and sentenced to six months imprisonment.
- Amedeka James – fined 80 penalty units and sentenced to six months imprisonment.
Why This Case Matters
This ruling reinforces Ghana’s zero-tolerance policy toward WASSCE exam malpractice. Authorities emphasize that such acts undermine the credibility of national examinations and the integrity of the education system.
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The Kasoa Court judgment on WASSCE 2025 malpractice serves as a strong warning to all stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector. Upholding examination integrity remains a top priority as the 2025 WASSCE continues nationwide.
