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A former Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan, has called on educators to defend their integrity over a recent claim made by former President John Dramani Mahama.<\/strong><\/p>\n His comment is in reaction to an assrtion made by the former President in which he accused teachers of aiding students in cheating during the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).<\/p>\n Mr Duncan argues that by making such allegations, Mr Mahama is insinuating that teachers are akin to thieves.<\/p>\n \u201cYou have a former President denigrate them [teachers] and denigrate the efforts of teachers as well. He was able to tell all Ghanaian teachers that they are thieves.<\/p>\n Asked when he made the comment, Mr Amoah asserted that \u201cif you connive with the kids and the children to cheat, isn\u2019t it akin to being a thief?\u201d<\/p>\n The controversy stems from Mr. Mahama\u2019s remarks, where he suggested that teachers played a role in facilitating cheating during the WASSCE in 2023.<\/p>\n \u201cIn many places, they let the children cheat. You go to places and the teachers are conniving with the students to cheat. The effect will be seen later,\u201d John Mahama averred.<\/p>\n Reacting to these accusations, Kwamena Duncan has taken a strong stance, urging teachers to purge themselves of any association with dishonest practices.<\/p>\n Duncan expressed his disappointment with Mr. Mahama\u2019s insinuations, emphasizing that teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nation through education.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd this is a matter that, I believe the teacher unions [should not take lightly] \u2013 look, it will remain a tag on teachers forever until they purge themselves,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He believes that labeling them as accomplices to cheating tarnishes their reputation and undermines the crucial work they do.<\/p>\n The former Central Regional Minister called on educators to rise to the occasion and demonstrate their commitment to upholding the values of integrity and honesty in the education system.<\/p>\n