The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended its delay in releasing the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, citing ongoing investigations into alleged widespread malpractice. This decision follows a one-week ultimatum issued by the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) threatening nationwide protests if the results aren't released and demanding the removal of WAEC Ghana’s Head.
John Kapi, Head of Public Relations at WAEC, addressed the concerns in an interview on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He emphasized the council's commitment to a fair and thorough process to maintain the integrity of the examinations. The delay, he explained, is crucial to ensure that only deserving candidates receive their grades. Kapi stated, "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."
This explanation, however, has failed to satisfy NUGS and other stakeholders who argue the delay is causing unnecessary stress and uncertainty for affected students. The union maintains its demand for the immediate release of all withheld results and the removal of WAEC Ghana’s Head, citing unfair treatment of candidates accused of malpractice. NUGS has vowed to mobilize students nationwide for protests if WAEC fails to meet its demands within the stipulated one-week deadline.
The situation highlights a growing tension between WAEC and students, with the council prioritizing a rigorous investigation process to ensure examination fairness, while students and their representatives express concerns about the impact of the delay on their future academic and professional prospects. The coming week will be crucial in determining whether a resolution can be reached before the threatened protests materialize. The outcome will significantly impact the credibility of WAEC and the future of the WASSCE examination process in Ghana.
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