2025 Poor WASCCE results: Just like Political instability, there is also educational instability – educationist, George Akom
Educationist George Akom has described Ghana’s recurring poor performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as a sign of deeper systemic problems in the country’s education sector.
Speaking on Kessben FM with Wofa Kofi Appiah, Akom argued that Ghana is currently facing what he calls “educational instability,” comparable in seriousness to the political instability often discussed in national conversations.
According to Akom, the 2025 WASSCE results are not an isolated setback but rather a reflection of long-standing structural weaknesses. He stressed that frequent changes in policies, curriculum adjustments, inconsistent teaching standards, and inadequate preparation mechanisms continue to disrupt learning outcomes.
“Just like political instability affects national progress,” Akom said, “educational instability affects the future of our children and the country’s development.”
The educationist attributed part of the problem to the constant shifting of education policies from one government to another. These shifts, he argued, create confusion in schools and make it difficult for teachers and students to adapt and maintain consistency in learning.
He also pointed to gaps in teacher training, resource allocation, and the lack of sustained monitoring as contributing factors to the decline in student performance.
Akom urged policymakers to prioritize long-term educational planning that transcends political cycles. He emphasized that stability in teaching methods, curriculum implementation, and resource provision is essential if Ghana hopes to see improvement in future national and regional examinations.
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