BECE 2025: Pregnant BECE Candidate Delivers Baby Boy at Exam Centre in Ashanti Region

• A young girl writing the 2025 BECE delivered a baby boy on June 11, 2025, at the Asenua Presbyterian JHS Examination Centre in Mamponteng, Ashanti Region
• She went into labour while being escorted to the washroom by a policewoman, who raised an alarm after recognising the signs of distress
• Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor and counsellor advised parents on how to prevent their young daughters from getting pregnant

A pregnant candidate sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) gave birth to a baby boy at an exam centre in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

This happened on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Asenua Presbyterian Junior High School Examination Centre in Mamponteng.

The young candidate went into labour shortly after arriving for the first paper of the national exam.

Narrating the incident, a policewoman assigned to the examination centre was escorting the student to the washroom when she noticed signs of distress. Realising the student was in labour, she quickly raised an alarm.

Delivery at the Headmaster’s Office

A teacher at the centre, Mr Desmond Adjei, confirmed the incident during an interview with Ultimate 106.9 FM.

He stated that the candidate was swiftly moved to the headmaster’s office, where she gave birth to a healthy baby boy with the help of supporting staff and emergency services.

BECE 2025 commences across the country

The 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) commenced on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, nationwide.

A total of 603,328 candidates are estimated to sit for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

This figure comprises 297,250 males and 306,078 females. These students are from 20,395 participating schools. This figure is up from the 2024 entry figure of 569,236.

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) also noted in a statement that 1,661 private candidates, comprising 858 males and 803 females, will sit the exam this year.

The examination for school candidates is expected to take place at 2,237 centres across the country, while 15 centres will be used for the BECE for private candidates.

See the post informing the public about the candidate's delivery below:

Counsellor speaks on preventing early pregnancies

In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor and counsellor, Apostle Eric Okai, urged parents to keep a close watch on their kids to prevent such an instance from repeating itself.

"Congratulations to the young girl, but my advice to parents is that they should keep an eye on their young ones. Giving birth at a very tender age is not the best and can have various implications on the young mother.

"People in rural areas experience this a lot, and it's usually due to poverty. Some girls sell themselves out to boys, and parents allow this since the girl may get some money to take care of herself, but this is not the best. Parents should be responsible for their kids," he said.

Netizens react as the candidate delivers during BECE

Netizens who saw the post about the young girl giving birth while taking her BECE expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some were impressed with her safe delivery, others advocated for better healthcare facilities across the country.

@Gen_Buhari_ wrote:

"English exams can force you to give birth."

@OfficialBigkay wrote:

"Nsem sisi eii."

@TheAtiila wrote:

"Awww Kweku Bece. That’s a nice name."

@SierraSec_NG wrote:

"This highlights urgent needs: better reproductive health education & support systems for students. While celebrating the mother’s courage, we must question why pregnant teens lack academic accommodations. Ghana’s Education and Gender Ministries should implement prenatal exam deferrals and childcare resources. Every girl deserves education without risking her health."

@Efua__ampofoa wrote:

"Kweku social studies."

@Wee3ny3 wrote:

"Dem for name am Kwaku Bece."️

@kelvinermac wrote:

"So what name will they give the baby now?"

Education Minister sends goodwill message to candidates

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, urged Ghanaian pupils sitting for the 2025 BECE to remain calm, focused, and determined.

He expressed confidence in their preparation and encouraged them to trust in their hard work while avoiding examination malpractices.

The BECE, which began on June 11, 2025, will end on June 17, with over 600,000 candidates expected to sit, including 306,078 girls.

Source: YEN.com.gh