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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the delay in releasing the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, attributing it to ongoing investigations into alleged malpractice.
John Kapi, Head of Public Relations at WAEC, emphasised the necessity of a thorough and fair process to maintain the integrity of the examinations. He stated that the council is committed to ensuring that only deserving candidates receive their grades.
His statement comes in response to a one-week ultimatum issued by the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), which has demanded the immediate release of all withheld results.
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NUGS has also threatened nationwide protests if WAEC fails to comply with its demand.
Furthermore, the student union has called for the removal of WAEC Ghana’s head, alleging that candidates accused of malpractice are being treated unfairly.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Mr. Kapi reassured stakeholders that WAEC is working diligently to resolve the issue.
“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.
Despite WAEC’s assurances, the delay has sparked frustration among students and educational stakeholders, who argue that the prolonged uncertainty is causing undue stress for affected candidates.
NUGS has reiterated its stance, vowing to mobilise students across the country for mass demonstrations if WAEC fails to meet the one-week deadline for releasing the results.
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