Father Stops Brilliant Daughter from Writing BECE on Pastor's Instruction: "He Says She Will Die"

• A father stopped his daughter from writing the BECE after a pastor prophesied she would die if she sat for the exams
• The MCE and Municipal Education Director intervened after being alerted to her absence and convinced the father to let her take the exams
• The girl missed the first paper, and it's unclear if she will be allowed to complete the remaining exams

A father in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality of the Central Region reportedly barred his daughter from participating in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

His action followed a disturbing prophecy from his church pastor that the girl would die if she sat for the exams.

According to reports, the girl is considered one of the most brilliant students in her school and was fully prepared to take the national examination.

However, she was absent on the first day, prompting concern among teachers and education officials.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the Municipal Director of Education were alerted to her absence. After investigating, they discovered that the girl’s father had been influenced by a prophecy from his pastor, warning that the child’s life was at risk if she wrote the exams.

In response, the MCE and Director of Education intervened and engaged the father directly, urging him to reconsider his decision. Following their efforts, the father eventually agreed to allow his daughter to sit for the exams.

However, the girl had already missed the first paper by the time the arrangements were made. It is currently unclear whether she will be allowed to write the remaining papers or if any special provisions will be made to accommodate her situation.

2025 BECE commences in Ghana

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Basic Education Certificate Exam (BECE) commenced in Ghana. A total of 603,328 candidates are estimated to be preparing to sit for the BECE.

Out of the number, 297,250 are males and 306,078 are females. The data indicates that 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.

Watch a narration of how a Ghanaian man restricted his daughter from writing the BECE:

Apply wisdom when acting on a prophecy

In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor, Apostle Eric Okai, shared his views on the man and his daughter's situation.

"It is not logical or advisable for a parent to prevent a child from taking an important exam like the BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination) solely based on a prophecy.

"While spiritual guidance is important in many families, God also gives us wisdom, discernment, and the responsibility to nurture the future of our children. Blocking a child's education out of fear can have long-term negative consequences on their life."

Outrage as father stops daughter from writing BECE

Netizens who saw the post about the man who attempted to stop his daughter from writing the BECE expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some were furious, others were disappointed in the man.

@Ugly_codes wrote:

"Such stupidity! This man is super dumb and should lose custody of this girl. A very useless father!"

@McS0UL wrote:

"Well, I won’t comment on anything spiritual. What will be will be."

@Eddyk4real wrote:

"Eeeiiiii this is year 2025 ooo."

@Samuelkwakye58 wrote:

"Why are you people complaining? Since when did you people find fault with church members obeying pastors “akwanky3r3”. Haven’t you people see Agraada and Co, have you questioned their church members yet? Hypocrites."

@Kabrobbey wrote:

"Where is the Ghana Police? That Pastor is a threat to National development!"

Pregnant BECE candidate delivers baby boy

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that 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 quickly raised an alarm after recognising the signs of distress.

The candidate was moved to the headmaster’s office, where she successfully gave birth with assistance from school staff and emergency services.

Source: YEN.com.gh