GIS Gives Second Chance to Two Applicants After Dumsor Disrupts Online Aptitude Test
- Two Ghana Immigration Service applicants were allowed to retake their online aptitude test after a power outage disrupted their initial examination
- According to the young men, the system automatically submitted their incomplete tests and logged them out after the power unexpectedly went out
- They expressed profound gratitude to netizens who offered their support and encouragement in diverse ways following the unfortunate incident
Two young Ghanaians who earlier cried out for help after a power outage disrupted their Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) online aptitude tests have been granted another opportunity to retake the examination.
The applicants had gone viral on TikTok after sharing their frustration over how the unexpected blackout had interfered with their test.
Source: UGC
According to the young men, they were actively answering questions during the online aptitude test when the lights suddenly went off.
Unfortunately, the laptops they were using had no internal batteries and immediately shut down, abruptly ending their examination sessions.
They explained that by the time electricity was restored and they reconnected, the system had automatically submitted their incomplete responses and logged them out.
Fearing possible disqualification from the GIS recruitment process, the two applicants appealed to the public and authorities for intervention.
See the original TikTok video below:
Brothers thankful for second GIS test opportunity
They have since rewritten and successfully submitted the examination.
However, in a fresh update, the two men, who are brothers, announced that they had received a message inviting them to retake the aptitude test.
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to supporters, one of the siblings said:
“Thank you for supporting us in various ways. We received a message this morning asking us to go and rewrite the test. My brother Elvis has been able to rewrite the exams, and it went very well. We were even able to finish ahead of time. We thank each and everyone who supported and assisted us in various ways.”
Their story has since been hailed by many as a testament to the power of social media advocacy and public support.
Watch the TikTok video here:
WASSCE applicants to immigration service receive update
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh noted that applicants for the Ghana Police Service could proceed with their application process, with WASSCE applicants for the GIS being advised to remain patient.
At the time, the government had emphasised that the test deadline would be extended to accommodate all candidates affected by these updates.
With the Ghana Police Service upload now complete, Category C (WASSCE) applicants targeting the police can officially begin their exams.
This positive step ensures that recruitment schedules for the police and other services stay on track, while providing clarity and relief to applicants who have been eagerly waiting.
Source: Facebook
Applicants call on Muntaka over aptitude test
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a group had appealed to Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak and the authorities to resolve technical challenges while taking online tests.
They complained to the Interior Minister that these hitches are blocking them from advancing to the next stage, with some lamenting that they were unable to progress.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
