The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has defended the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results amid growing public scrutiny and concerns raised on social media.
Head of Public Affairs Department, Mrs. Moyosola Adesina said the clarification became necessary following recent commentaries questioning the accuracy, reliability and credibility of the examination results released on August 5.
According to her, comments from content creators and social media commentators had generated concerns among candidates, parents, schools and members of the public.
She said WAEC welcomed constructive criticism and recognized accountability as an important part of maintaining public confidence. However, she cautioned against the circulation of unverified information capable of creating unnecessary anxiety among candidates.
“WAEC remains committed to ensuring that every result released reflects rigorous assessment, careful moderation and established standards designed to protect candidates and sustain public confidence nationwide,” she said.
Adesina explained that the 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates was conducted in accordance with the council’s established operational procedures and relevant educational policies.
She said the examination was administered in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education and subjected to longstanding quality-assurance mechanisms designed to ensure the reliability of the results.
According to her, every candidate’s examination script went through a multi-level process involving marking, moderation and auditing before the final results were approved.
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She added that standardized marking schemes were used throughout the assessment, while subject experts were carefully vetted before being engaged in the marking process.
The WAEC official urged candidates, parents, schools and other stakeholders to verify information about the examination and results through the council’s official channels rather than relying on unsubstantiated claims circulating online.
“The Council understands candidates’ concerns, but urges parents, schools and the public to verify information through official channels rather than rely on unsubstantiated social media claims,” she said.
Adesina further advised candidates and other stakeholders who have genuine concerns about their results to make use of WAEC’s established query-resolution mechanisms.
She said candidates could submit their concerns through WAEC offices across the country and its verified online platforms, where complaints would be reviewed and appropriate explanations provided.
“Candidates and stakeholders with genuine concerns should use WAEC’s established review channels, where queries are handled transparently and appropriate explanations provided,” she said.
She reiterated the council’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its examinations and protecting the interests of candidates across the country.
Adesina also urged members of the public to rely on official WAEC communication channels for accurate information concerning examinations, results and related matters.
It was reported that WAEC released the 2026 WASSCE results for school candidates on August 5, following weeks of anticipation among candidates, parents and schools.
A total of 1,950,726 candidates sat for the examination, while 1,200,514 candidates obtained credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
The figure represents 61.54 per cent of the total number of candidates who participated in the examination nationwide.
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