The National Teaching Council (NTC) has refuted claims of any alterations to the Teacher Licensure Examination results.
In an official statement, the NTC asserted that the examination results remain unchanged, and any insinuations of adjustments are deemed “false, deceptive, and should be regarded as fraudulent.”
To uphold transparency and accuracy, the NTC advised candidates to verify information exclusively through its official communication channels, including the official website and authorized social media accounts.
The Council is actively investigating the source of the misleading announcement and has emphasized the intention to take appropriate legal action against those found responsible.
The 2023 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) 2&3 saw a substantial number of teachers, totaling 9,556, failing the examination, representing a failure rate exceeding 47 percent.
The NTC disclosed this information in a press statement on Wednesday, December 20.
Out of the 20,181 teachers who participated, only 10,625 managed to pass the examination.
The Teacher Licensure Examination has been a subject of recent attention, especially with former President John Mahama’s promise to cancel it if re-elected in the 2024 general elections.
Mahama expressed concerns about subjecting Colleges of Education students to an additional test after completing their courses and exams.
While Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) advocate for the abolition of licensure exams, the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) opposes the proposal, arguing for the policy’s beneficial nature and urging for its retention.
Below is the full statement
