Two BECE candidates sit for exams despite motor accident in Nkwanta South

Two candidates sitting this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Nkwanta South Municipality had a challenging start to their exam day after being involved in a motorbike accident on their way to the examination centre.

The students were quickly rushed to the St Joseph Catholic Hospital, where they received medical attention.

In a show of resilience, both candidates later made their way back to the exam centre to write their papers after treatment.

Confirming the situation in an interview with Adom News, on May 6, 2026, the Municipal Education Director, Jonathan Korsinah, explained that the challenges facing candidates in the area go beyond the accident.

“Some parents had refused to allow their children to camp ahead of the examinations due to ongoing insecurity in the municipality,” he said.

He noted that many students have struggled to prepare adequately for the exams, having stayed at home for nearly three months without attending classes due to the unstable situation.

According to him, this disruption is already showing in academic performance, with a noticeable decline in BECE results compared to previous years despite ongoing efforts by the municipality to improve outcomes.

Korsinah used the opportunity to appeal to residents to prioritise peace, warning that the continued insecurity is not only disrupting education but also putting the future of children in the area at risk.

Meanwhile, checks by Adom News at various examination centres showed a heavy security presence, including police officers and joint military patrols, deployed to protect candidates and ensure the exams proceed without further incidents.

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