Six students sanctioned for examination malpractice

The University of Ghana has sanctioned six students found to have engaged in examination malpractice during examinations conducted in the second semester of the 2001-2002 academic year.

A statement issued by the University said most of the students who were involved in the malpractice have had their papers cancelled and were to go on various terms of suspension.

They are Ms Phyllis Odoi, a level 300 student; Mr Julius Caesar Abutiate, a level 400 student; and Mr Owusu Poku, a level 400 student.

The others were; Mr Yakubu Mahama Seidu, a level 400 student; Mr Theophilus Mensah, a Diploma Two student and Mr John Awarekarliya Akolgo, a level 400 student.

The statement noted that the sanctions were part of measures instituted by the authorities to protect the integrity of examinations in the University.