Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has assured the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) that concerns surrounding the provisional 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results will receive careful consideration.
The assurance came after GNAPS submitted a petition in Accra calling for an independent audit and review of the examination results.
The association alleged grading inconsistencies, unusually low pass rates among private school candidates, and cases where some students were reportedly awarded grades in subjects they did not register to write.
Responding to the petition, Dr. Apaak said the Ministry of Education would examine the concerns fairly, transparently and without prejudice. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring fairness and equity for all learners, regardless of whether they attend public or private schools.
The Deputy Minister also acknowledged the significant role private schools play in Ghana’s education sector and disclosed that the petition would be forwarded to the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for appropriate action.
The development comes amid growing calls from education stakeholders for greater transparency and accountability in the administration and release of national examination results.
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