The Ahafo Ano South-East District in the Ashanti Region has emerged as the best-performing district in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), ranking first among the 43 districts in the region and third nation. The District Director of Education for Ahafo Ano South-East,

Mr Hamid Kramo, disclosed that out of the 1,752 candidates who sat for the examination in the district, more than 600 obtained aggregate scores between six and nine. He said the achievement reflects the commitment and collective efforts of teachers, school authorities, parents, learners and other stakeholders towards improving the quality of education in the district.

Mr Kramo stated this during the commissioning and handover of a newly constructed three-unit classroom block with toilet facilities to the Banahenekrom Junior High School (JHS). He noted that the district’s performance was particularly significant because it was achieved despite numerous challenges, explaining that Ahafo Ano South-East is among the less privileged districts in terms of educational resources and infrastructure.

According to him, the district’s first-place ranking in the Ashanti Region is a clear indication that the hard work and dedication of teachers, learners and other stakeholders are yielding positive results.

Mr Kramo further indicated that the district also placed third nationwide in the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) Ghana Schools Awards, highlighting the growing national recognition of its educational achievements. He said the accomplishment should motivate all stakeholders to intensify their efforts to consolidate the gains made and further improve the district’s performance in future examinations and national rankings.