The much-anticipated release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has been delayed, sparking frustration among students and a strong reaction from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS).
In response, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the delay, citing ongoing investigations into alleged malpractice.
John Kapi, Head of Public Relations at WAEC, emphasized the need for a thorough review process to maintain the integrity of the examinations.
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“We need to sit down and probably bring on board several stakeholders to decide on this issue so that we are awarding grades to people who deserve them,” he stated.
His remarks follow NUGS’s one-week ultimatum, which demanded the immediate release of withheld results or threatened nationwide protests.
The student body argues that the delay is causing unnecessary anxiety for candidates who need their results for tertiary admissions and scholarship applications.
However, WAEC insists that its commitment to credibility outweighs any rush to publish results.
“The delay is necessary to ensure that only deserving candidates receive their grades,” Mr. Kapi assured during an interview on Eyewitness News on February 4, 2025.
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