The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has ordered an immediate review of the system used in transporting Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) question papers following delays at the Boako examination centre.

The directive, issued on Monday, May 4, comes after 273 candidates from nine schools were left waiting for their question papers, even as the 2026 BECE had already commenced at other centres across the country.

When the Minister visited the Boako centre, candidates, supervisors, and invigilators were still awaiting the arrival of the examination questions. Answer booklets had already been distributed, but the absence of question papers meant the examination could not begin as scheduled. Reports indicate that other centres had started the exam approximately 15 minutes earlier.

Mr. Iddrisu described the situation as unacceptable, stressing that delays in the distribution of examination materials undermine the integrity and fairness of the examination process.

He subsequently directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to urgently reassess and strengthen the logistics and coordination involved in the transportation of examination materials nationwide.

“The system must be reliable and efficient to ensure that no candidate is disadvantaged due to avoidable delays,” the Minister stated.

The incident has raised concerns among stakeholders in the education sector, particularly regarding the consistency and reliability of examination logistics. While no official explanation has yet been provided for the delay at the Boako centre, the Minister’s intervention signals a push for accountability and immediate corrective measures.

The BECE is a critical national examination that determines placement into senior high schools, making timely and fair administration essential for all candidates.

Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the review process begins. More updates to follow.