Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has raised concerns about the authenticity of the recent West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

He challenged the integrity of the examination process, alleging that some invigilators relax on the job and that teachers are assisting students in answering questions.

“In many places, they let the children cheat. You go to places and the teachers are conniving with the students to cheat. The effect will be seen later,” Mr. Mahama said.

This statement from Mr Mahama follows the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum's announcement that this year's WASSCE results are the best since 2015.

Former President John Dramani Mahama, who is currently on the "Building Ghana Tour," has expressed that such laxity in the examination process could have detrimental effects on the country's educational system in the future.

“You certify these children saying they are of this standard either the BECE or SSCE, and that child will use that certificate, go abroad to a school and they will find out that your qualification is not up to the standard you say it is”.

As part of the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) efforts to gather input for its manifesto, various professional and economic groups have been invited to share challenges within their sectors.

Teachers have been a prominent group in these consultations. In the Mfantseman Constituency, concerns were raised about the non-availability of textbooks following a change in the curriculum.