The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive prohibiting Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the North Tongu District from wearing shoes and belts during their exams. The aim of this directive is to prevent examination malpractice and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
Candidates, however, are allowed to wear sandals to the examination centers. At St. Kizito Senior High School, one of the designated examination centers in the district, GES officials emphasized the need for strict adherence to this directive.
According to the officials, the prohibition of shoes and belts is a preventive measure designed to minimize opportunities for cheating. The directive has not been well-received by all students, with some candidates expressing discomfort and dissatisfaction.
These students argue that they are unaccustomed to wearing sandals and dressing without belts, which has negatively affected their comfort and concentration during the exams. Despite these concerns, the GES officials remain firm on the enforcement of the directive, underscoring its importance in ensuring a fair and credible examination environment.
The officials believe that the directive is necessary to prevent cheating and ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. The BECE examination is a crucial milestone in the education journey of these candidates, and the GES is determined to ensure its integrity and credibility.
