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Teacher Caught Writing BECE for Alleged Girlfriend at Exam Centre, Video
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Teacher Caught Writing BECE for Alleged Girlfriend at Exam Centre, Video

by  Ruth Sekyi
2 min read
  • A teacher identified as George was caught engaging in alleged malpractice during the 2026 BECE examination
  • The gentleman was reportedly apprehended by police for writing the examination on behalf of his girlfriend identified as Georgina
  • This comes amid a government warning to apply strict sanctions against anyone caught cheating during the national exercise

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A male teacher has generated a massive conversation on social media after being apprehended for alleged examination malpractice.

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Police arrest a teacher reportedly caught secretly writing the BECE for his student. Image credit: @withAlvin_, Metro TV/X
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The gentleman, identified as George, was reportedly caught writing the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for his alleged girlfriend.

Police apprehend teacher for BECE malpractice

In a report shared by @withAlvin__ and Metro TV on X on May 4 and 5, 2026, respectively, the man was seen being confronted by police officials.

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According to the videos, he was attempting to complete the papers for a candidate identified as Georgina.

The 2026 BECE, which began on May 4, has seen heightened security as the government vowed to deal with perpetrators of exam fraud.

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Authorities had earlier warned that necessary sanctions would be meted out to individuals caught undermining the integrity of the national exams.

Watch the X video below.

Reactions to police arresting a teacher

The video has sparked intense debate online, with many questioning why a grown man would risk his career for a Junior High School student.

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the teacher's post below:

@son_of_Ragnar24 said:

"Oh this thing no dey make sense oo, BECE kiddie too what boyfriend dey concern am do Herhh."

@MarryOne19 stated:

"So if they arrest him for life, hwan na ayɛ????😅😅."

@Nanakwesi1990 shared:

"The fall of a man. Georgina will go and rescue him from jail."

@WilliamCage8 reacted:

"Grown man like this na you go risk your life for a JHS student 🤔 wagyimi anaaa. A 16/17 year old kid."

@Evidence__28 added:

"Make them carry am go jail so say ago get chance go write the remaining papers for the girl….ano want make the girll fail the exams."

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Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh

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