36 Prison Inmates Sit for 2025 BECE Nationwide

Accra, June 14, 2025 – Thirty-six prison inmates across Ghana are participating in this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

Breakdown of Inmate Candidates

All 36 candidates are male and come from the following prisons:

• 18 juveniles from the Senior Correctional Centre (SCC)

• 7 inmates from Nsawam Medium Security Prison

• 6 inmates from Ho Central Prison

• 5 inmates from Kumasi Central Prison

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Preparation and Expectations

Chief Superintendent Adamu Abdul Latif, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Prisons Service, confirmed that the inmates received full preparation from qualified teachers—both from the Ghana Prisons Service and the Ghana Education Service (GES).

He expressed optimism about their performance, stating:

“The inmates are well-prepared, and we expect them to excel in all subjects.”

The candidates were registered at examination centers near their prisons and were transported under guard to and from the venues.

Prisons Service’s Commitment to Education

The Ghana Prisons Service introduced formal education for inmates in 2007 as part of its rehabilitation and reintegration efforts. The initiative aims to equip inmates with basic literacy skills and certification to ease their reintegration into society.

• The first batch of 21 juvenile inmates sat for the BECE in 2009, achieving a 100% pass rate.

• Since then, the Service has maintained a perfect pass record for inmate candidates.

16 More Officials Arrested for BECE Malpractice

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has arrested 16 additional examination officials for malpractice, bringing the total number of arrests to 25 in just three days.

Details of Arrests

• 2 headteachers caught distributing materials to candidates.

• 1 supervisor and multiple invigilators implicated.

• Most incidents occurred in Atebubu and Kintampo (Bono East Region), with others in Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions.

John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, confirmed:

“Two suspects have absconded, while the rest are in police custody pending prosecution.”

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Tragedy: Two BECE Candidates Reported Dead

• A 14-year-old girl died in Kwahu Praso (Eastern Region).

• Another candidate passed away in Assin Amoakrom (Central Region).

2025 BECE at a Glance

• Total candidates: 603,328 (297,250 males, 306,078 females).

• Schools represented: 20,395

• Examination centers: 2,237

Regional Breakdown (Top 5)

1. Ashanti Region – 119,354 candidates

2. Greater Accra – 111,700 candidates

3. Central Region – 67,146 candidates

4. Eastern Region – 54,759 candidates

5. Western Region – 44,466 candidates

Exam Timetable

• June 16: Mathematics, Religious & Moral Education

• June 17: French, Creative Art & Design

• June 18: Arabic

Results are expected to be released by August 2025.

Enhanced Security Measures

WAEC has implemented digital tracking for secure question paper distribution and deployed:

• 2,237 supervisors

• 2,016 assistant supervisors

• 21,206 invigilators

Stay tuned for updates on the 2025 BECE results and further developments.

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