Five trainee nurses have been expelled from the Akim Oda Community Health Nurses Training School after authorities discovered they used forged West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results to gain admission.
The Principal of the institution, Mr. Jones Abeka-Baah has emphasized the school’s unwavering commitment to academic integrity, stating, “Every applicant’s credentials undergo thorough scrutiny before final admission is granted.”
He further asserted, “Giving you admission means that we will check the documents you used to apply. If you applied and came to the school through illegal means, we will sack you.”
Forgery of academic certificates is a serious offense in Ghana and many other jurisdictions. Under Ghanaian law, falsifying official documents is a criminal act punishable under the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
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Section 158 of the Act stipulates that anyone found guilty of forging documents with the intent to deceive or gain undue advantage can face imprisonment.
Additionally, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Act 2006 (Act 719) criminalizes the falsification of WASSCE certificates.
Individuals caught forging or altering WAEC results can face severe legal consequences, including prosecution, fines, and custodial sentences.
The act also empowers WAEC to revoke any certificates found to be obtained fraudulently.
The expulsion of the five students serves as a stern warning to prospective applicants about the consequences of academic fraud.
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Aspiring health professionals are advised to adhere to ethical admission practices to avoid severe legal and professional consequences.