The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has assured that all withheld results from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be released by February 28, 2025, following the conclusion of ongoing investigations into exam malpractice.
During a press conference in Accra, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, stated that the council remains committed to transparency and due process. He noted that hearings for affected candidates are ongoing, with results being released progressively.
This announcement comes after a recent legal battle in which the High Court ruled in favor of four students who sued on behalf of 10,520 candidates whose results had been withheld. The court ordered WAEC to release the results, but the council has filed for a stay of execution, which will be heard on February 20.
Legal representative for the students, Martin Kpebu, criticized WAEC for failing to provide detailed reasons for the withheld results, leaving thousands of candidates uncertain about their academic futures.
