The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called for an investigation into an alleged incident in the North Tongu District where Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates were reportedly prohibited from wearing belts and shoes into the examination hall.
Thomas Yanko Musah, the General Secretary of GNAT, emphasized the potential negative impact on students if the Ghana Education Service (GES) does not address the issue promptly.
Musah remarked, “when we hear things like this don’t let us jump into conclusion, it is like a security man meets you, I don’t think the security man will ask everyone to remove his or her dress.”
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“So, if out of the thirty, one person is asked to remove his shoes or belt, then there could be some kind of justification for the security man asking that,” he said.
He also cautioned teachers and students against engaging in examination malpractices, advising students to remain calm and confident, as they typically write exams in familiar school environments.
“We want to tell them that they should be careful with examination and all that, because they always write in their own schools, they don’t copy why should you be anxious? So, we are telling them that they should relax, and they will come out successfully,” he advised.
“Those invigilating too, you know your job, stay within the rules and get the children to get it done,” Mr Musah urged.
