A total of 8,835 candidates from 11 senior high schools, are writing the ongoing 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) within the Atwima enclave of the Ashanti Region.
Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality has the highest number of 3011, registered, while the Atwima Nwabiagya North District has 2,454 candidates writing the examination.
According to a data obtained from the Examination and Public Relations Officers of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the districts, Atwima Kwanwoma registered a total of 1,714 for the examinations.
Atwima Mponua registered a total of 1,656 made up of 907 males and 749 females in the examinations.
Addressing the candidates at the Barekese, Osei Tutu and Spiritan Senior High Schools in the Atwima Nwabiagya North, Mr Frank Duah Boateng, the District Director of Education, urged the candidates to aim high for their future.
They should focus and do independent work according to their best of ability and knowledge, while avoiding all forms of examination malpractice since that could affect their results, future and entire life.
He also urged the invigilators and other stakeholders to adhere to the rules and regulations of the examination in order to avoid any temptation or trouble.