WASSCE results delay necessary for fairness – WAEC explains

John Kapi, Head of Public Relations at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has defended the delay in releasing the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, citing ongoing investigations into alleged malpractice.

He emphasized the need for a thorough and fair process to uphold the integrity of the examinations.

His response follows a one-week ultimatum issued by the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), demanding the release of all withheld results or face nationwide protests.

The union has also called for the removal of WAEC Ghana’s Head, alleging unfair treatment of candidates accused of malpractice.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Mr. Kapi assured that WAEC remains committed to a credible examination process, stressing that the delay is necessary to ensure that only deserving candidates receive their grades.

“We need to sit down and probably bring on board a number of stakeholders to decide on this issue so that we are awarding grades to people who deserve them,” he stated.

However, this explanation has done little to appease NUGS and other stakeholders, who argue that the prolonged delay is causing undue stress and uncertainty for affected students.

NUGS has vowed to mobilise students across the country for protests if WAEC fails to meet its demands within the one-week deadline.