WAEC Announce February 28 To Release Date For Withheld WASSCE Results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that it will release all withheld WASSCE results on February 28, 2025. This decision comes after the council conducted hearings for affected candidates and released results as appropriate.

He emphasized that the council is committed to maintaining the integrity of its examinations. The council has also expressed concern over the alarming increase in examination malpractices, urging parents, guardians, media, and stakeholders to join forces against this menace.

Speaking at press briefing, Mr Kapi,head of public affairs, says the Council has taken severe actions against candidates who engaged in examination malpractices during the 2024 WASSCE.

A total of 4108 candidates had their results cancelled for bringing foreign materials into the exam hall, while 483 candidates lost their entire results for possessing mobile phones during the exam.

Additionally, WAEC withheld the subject results of 781 candidates and the entire results of 209 candidates due to suspected offences. Results of candidates from 319 schools were also withheld due to alleged collusion.