Out of over 2.6 million candidates across West Africa, it was Ghanaian students who stood tallest in the 2025 WASSCE rankings.
The top three positions were all claimed by candidates from Ghana, setting the tone for this year’s results and sparking conversations across the region.
Miss Huda Suleman emerged as the overall best candidate, also clinching the prestigious Augustus Bandele Oyediran Award. She was followed by Paula Suwo in second place and Matthea Aba Andoh in third.
The results were announced during the 74th Annual Council Meeting of the West African Examinations Council, held in Accra, Ghana, where delegates from five member countries gathered to review the state of education across the region.
While the achievements were celebrated, a deeper concern also took centre stage—exam malpractice.
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, represented by Vice President Jane Opoku-Agyemang, warned that increasing cases of fraud could damage the credibility of WAEC if not urgently addressed.
“The surge in examination malpractice threatens to erode these goals,” he said, calling on stakeholders to defend the integrity of the system.
Beyond the rankings, the meeting also highlighted the future of education in West Africa. Ghana announced its return to the international version of WASSCE starting from 2026, while key appointments and recognitions were made within the council.
Nevertheless, excellence still stands out, but in a system battling credibility issues, integrity matters just as much as performance.
Credit: ThePunch
EduTimes Africa, a product of Education Times Africa, is a magazine publication that aims to lend its support to close the yawning gap in Africa's educational development.