A Presidential Aide and member of the government communications team, Dr. Sammy Ayeh, says discussions on the poor performance of candidates in some subjects in the 2025 West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) should not be politicised.
He explained that the results reflect the realities of the education sector, emphasizing the need for reforms to improve it effectiveness.
“This is the true reflection of the state of education; there is no political connotation to it. We need to do reforms in our education,” he stressed.
Speaking on the Angel Morning Show (AMS) on Monday, December 1, 2025, Dr. Ayeh alleged a growing concern in schools, where students are allowed into examination halls with unauthorized materials, resulting in difficulties in their academic work in tertiary institutions.
“This mostly makes them struggle in the university because students are allowed to bring foreign materials into exam rooms,” he added.
According to him, extra classes have played a crucial role in shaping students’ academic success, but their relevance and effectiveness appear to be diminishing at this time.
He further stated that parents and the government must tackle this issue, noting that careful guidance today will shape the leaders of tomorrow.
“We have to draw the attention of guardians and the government to curtail this attitude because they are the future leaders. It’s a wake-up call, and we must look at it,” he urged.
Source: Ernest Kelvin Okanta
