The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 2,577 candidates who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series, over allegations of examination malpractice.
The results, released on Sunday, marked the first time the examination was conducted using both the traditional paper-and-pen method and a computer-based hybrid mode.
In a statement issued by WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, the council urged affected candidates to visit the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal to make representations regarding the allegations.
“All reported cases will be investigated, including exhibits obtained alongside candidates’ representations lodged on the portal. These will be evaluated and reports presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for determination,” the statement read.
A total of 68,342 candidates registered for the examination, reflecting a 20% decrease from 2023, while 65,023 candidates sat for the exams across 5,067 centres nationwide. Among them, 157 candidates with special needs, including the visually and hearing impaired, were accommodated.
WAEC revealed that 95.90% (62,354) of the candidates had their results fully processed and released, while 4.10% (2,669) had some subjects still being processed due to errors traceable to the candidates.
Regarding performance, the council noted that 67.55% (43,923) of candidates obtained credit and above in at least five subjects, with or without English and Mathematics. Meanwhile, 53.64% (34,878) secured credit and above in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics—an improvement of 9.35% compared to 2022 and 2023.
WAEC expressed gratitude to government agencies, security personnel, supervisors, invigilators, and examiners for ensuring a smooth conduct of the examination.
“The results are a testament to their dedication and hard work. We wish all the candidates success in their future endeavours,” Adesina stated.
