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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed claims that government policies are to blame for the poor performance recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Addressing growing public criticism over the decline in results, the Minister said the outcomes could not be simplistically attributed to the government or the Ministry of Education.
Mr Iddrisu made the remarks during the inauguration of the governing councils of four Colleges of Education, describing the WASSCE results as a wake-up call for the entire education sector. He called for a comprehensive review of secondary education to identify the underlying causes of the decline in performance.
“When students perform well, we credit the students. When they fail, we blame the Minister,” he said, stressing that he would not accept responsibility on behalf of the government, the Ministry, or the examination body. According to him, student performance is influenced by multiple factors beyond direct government control.
While acknowledging concerns over the results, the Minister said they present an opportunity for stakeholders to critically assess the quality of secondary education in the country. He pointed to quality assurance gaps and deteriorating infrastructure as key areas requiring urgent attention.
Mr Iddrisu noted that many schools continue to operate with outdated facilities, some of which have not seen expansion or significant upgrades in years. He argued that poor learning environments and limited resources could be contributing to the decline in academic outcomes.
Highlighting government interventions, the Minister revealed that Ghana has secured a $200 million facility from the World Bank to support efforts to phase out the double-track system in senior high schools.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving educational standards, stressing that addressing structural and systemic challenges remains a top priority.
Source:Omanghana.com
