In a bold move to uphold the integrity of the examination process, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 411 candidates who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates.
This decision comes after the Council detected malpractices during the conduct of the examination and the marking exercise.
According to WAEC, the subject results of 303 candidates and the entire results of 108 candidates have been withheld pending the conclusion of investigations into the cases of malpractice.
This move demonstrates WAEC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and fairness in the examination process.
The Council’s decision to withhold results is a clear indication that they will not tolerate any form of malpractice or irregularity.
This stance is essential in maintaining public trust and confidence in the examination process.
WAEC’s actions also serve as a deterrent to potential perpetrators of malpractices, ensuring that the examination process remains credible and reliable.
By upholding the integrity of the examination process, WAEC is safeguarding the future of the candidates and the value of the certificates they award.
In addition to upholding integrity, WAEC has also released the provisional results of 38,316 candidates who sat for the examination.
The breakdown of the candidates’ performance in the four core subjects is as follows:
– English Language: 13,406 candidates (54.79%) obtained grades A1-C6
– Mathematics (Core): 10,196 candidates (37.44%) obtained grades A1-C6
– Integrated Science: 13,446 candidates (53.31%) obtained grades A1-C6
– Social Studies: 16,571 candidates (87.88%) obtained grades A1-C6
WAEC’s commitment to upholding integrity and maintaining the highest standards of fairness and credibility is evident in their actions.
By withholding results and investigating malpractices, WAEC is ensuring that the examination process remains trustworthy and reliable.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
