President Mahama’s comments on 2026 BECE results disappointing – Adomako Baafi

Former Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Adomako Baafi, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s recent comments on the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results as disappointing. According to him, the president’s remarks about candidates’ performance and examination malpractice could undermine confidence in the education system. “For the President to come out and say that candidates rely on apor, I wonder [about] his motivation for making those comments. He is a leader, so he should be careful of what he says. Education Ministry explains why many BECE candidates missed Category A schools "He said the candidates performed well in Social Studies, now he says there will be a review of the performance. His comments should inspire confidence. With all respect, I didn’t expect him to go on the tangent,” he said on UTV on September 15, 2026. Adomako Baafi further described the president’s comments as a disservice to parents, teachers and the education system. “President Mahama’s ‘apor’ comment is a disgrace to parents, teachers and Ghana’s existing educational system,” he said. His comments follow President Mahama’s remarks that the 2026 BECE results provide a clearer picture of students’ academic abilities following a clampdown on examination malpractice. President Mahama said stronger invigilation measures had significantly reduced the practice of candidates receiving unauthorised assistance during examinations. “One thing that I’m happy and proud of is that we’re seeing our children’s true results,” President Mahama said during a citizens’ engagement at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies in the Upper West Region on Saturday, September 12, as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour. The president said some headteachers and other officials had previously connived to facilitate cheating, allowing candidates to obtain grades that did not accurately reflect their abilities. He said such practices enabled some students to progress academically without acquiring the foundational skills required at higher levels. “And so today we’re seeing the real results of our children because invigilation has improved and the mass cheating in exams, you know, has been curtailed,” he said. President Mahama noted that performance had improved in subjects including Mathematics and Social Studies, although the government was investigating a slight decline in Social Studies. Adomako Baafi, however, said comments from the president should be measured carefully because of the confidence parents, teachers and students place in the country’s education system. He maintained that while examination malpractice must be addressed, the manner in which the issue is discussed by political leaders is equally important. JKB/BAI “Dubai Sef De Flood” – Man Blasts Authorities Over Laboma Demolition Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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