The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the smooth conduct of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) due to outstanding debts owed to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) by the government.
The Minority Spokesperson on Education, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, warned that unless the government promptly clears the debts, which amount to over GH₵50 million, there could be disruptions in the organization of the 2023 examinations.
This outstanding amount includes payments owed to supervisors, invigilators, examiners, and other personnel involved in the examination process.
Mr. Nortsu-Kotoe highlighted the challenges faced by WAEC, pointing out that the government has failed to release funds for compensating those who provided their services during the 2022 WASSCE.
According to him, the delay in clearing these debts could potentially impact the preparations and logistics for the upcoming exams.
In response to the situation, the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has received GH¢55 million as part of the arrears owed to them by the government.
The PRO of WAEC, Winifred Ampiaw, confirmed this in an interview with reporters.
