The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results following widespread criticism on social media over candidates’ performance.
The examination body said the results were processed with the highest level of professionalism and integrity, insisting that all scripts underwent rigorous marking, moderation and quality assurance procedures before the final release.
WAEC explained that qualified examiners, chief examiners and subject experts participated in the marking exercise, while multiple layers of verification were carried out to ensure accuracy and fairness in the grading process.
Responding to claims circulating online that the results were manipulated or deliberately designed to record mass failure, the Council dismissed the allegations as unfounded. It urged candidates, parents, schools and the general public to disregard misinformation capable of undermining confidence in the examination system.
According to WAEC, the performance of candidates reflects their actual level of achievement based on established assessment standards, adding that the Council remains committed to maintaining the credibility and international recognition of its certificates.
The examination body also encouraged stakeholders to obtain information only from its official communication channels rather than relying on unverified social media posts.
WAEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible examinations and ensuring that every candidate receives results that accurately reflect their performance.
The Council appealed to the public to exercise caution when sharing unverified information online and reiterated that the integrity of the WASSCE remains intact despite the ongoing criticism on social media.
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