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02 Mar

WAEC Releases 2024 WASSCE Results For Private Candidates, Withholds Some Over Malpractices

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates, while withholding the results of some candidates over suspected malpractices. A total of 38,727 candidates—comprising 17,596 males and 21,131 females—registered for the second series of the examination. However, a statement issued by WAEC in Accra on Friday, March 1, 2025, revealed that the results of 303 candidates have been withheld for specific subjects, while 108 candidates have had their entire results withheld, pending investigations into suspected irregularities. According to WAEC, certain malpractices were identified during both the examination and…

21 Feb

Court Dismisses WAEC’s Stay Of Execution, Orders Release Of Withheld WASSCE Results

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An Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) seeking a stay of execution on an earlier ruling that ordered the release of withheld West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. WAEC had withheld the results of about 10,000 WASSCE candidates across multiple subjects, citing alleged examination malpractices and irregularities in its December 30, 2024, announcement. However, on January 30, 2025, the High Court ruled in favor of four students who had petitioned on behalf of all affected candidates. The court ordered WAEC to release the results without any prejudicial footnotes, stating that…

13 Feb

GES Warns Against Unauthorised BECE Registration Fees, Orders Refunds

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to heads of basic schools against the imposition of unauthorised Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration fees on final-year students. This follows allegations circulating on social media that some school heads were illegally charging students for BECE registration, a practice that has sparked public concern. In a statement released on February 12, 2025, the GES management emphasised that such charges are not approved and instructed school heads to immediately halt the practice. "Regional Directors are instructed to alert District Directors to monitor the situation and caution all Heads of Basic…

03 Feb

Court Orders WAEC To Release Over 10,500 Withheld Results

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The High Court in Accra has ordered the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to immediately release the withheld results of over 10,500 WASSCE candidates. The court ruled that WAEC’s decision to withhold the results without providing exact reasons was unjustified, as the reasons given varied ambiguously between “alleged examination malpractice” and “alleged irregularities.” Justice Ali Baba Abature, who presided over the case, emphasized that WAEC had invigilators who reported no malpractices or irregularities during the examination. The court’s decision came after a motion for Mandamus was filed by lawyers representing the affected candidates, led by Martin Kpebu. The court noted…

20 Dec

Govt Issues GH¢25M Cheque To WAEC – Apaak Reveals

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The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, Dr. Clement Apaak, has revealed that the government is processing a payment of GH¢25 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). This development follows WAEC’s warning that delays in settling the government’s GH¢118 million debt could cause significant delays in releasing the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. Speaking on Citi News, Dr. Apaak described the payment as a step in the right direction but emphasized that it is insufficient to address WAEC’s financial challenges. “The government has issued a cheque for GH¢25 million to WAEC, but this is…

10 Dec

2024 WASSCE: WAEC Scanners Failure Disrupts Post-Examination Process

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Accra, Dec. 10, GNA – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the scanners used for processing objective cards have malfunctioned. “Scanning of the objective cards which was scheduled for November 1 to November 30, 2024, is yet to be completed due to the breakdown of scanners used for the process.” A statement issued and signed by Mr. John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC National Office, revealed that the council is currently awaiting the release of additional funds from the Ministry of Education (MOE). This funding, part of an outstanding balance of GHC118 million, is…

23 Oct

We’re Working To Release Withheld BECE Results – WAEC

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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced ongoing efforts to release the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. In a statement, WAEC disclosed that results for 33 school candidates and three private candidates have been withheld. Furthermore, subject results for candidates from 149 schools are under review due to suspected irregularities. John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, urged parents and guardians to remain patient as the council continues processing the results. “The pending is a result of some mistakes made by our supervisors and the candidates who did not follow instructions. So you would have, for example,…

26 Sep

WAEC Probes 2024 WASSCE Irregularities

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has began investigations into irregularities recorded during the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In a statement, the exam body said it detected cases of malpractice on the part of candidates, supervisors and invigilators in the just-ended exams. These according to WAEC included writing on boards for the candidates to copy, smuggling of mobile phones into the examination halls by candidates and teachers, photocopying of answers, and distribution of same to candidates. In this regard, WAEC said the necessary action will be taken against all examination officials and stakeholders found culpable. A total of…

08 Jul

2024 BECE: WAEC Sends Important Message To Invigilators

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The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has cautioned invigilators against any form of intimidation and harassment in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Mondaty, the Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi said the invigilators are expected to create a conducive environment for the candidates. “We want all the invigilators to thoroughly search the students so they don’t carry foreign materials to aid cheating. They shall announce the time and ensure all the candidates get the papers and answer booklets,” he stated. Mr Kapi however urged the invigilators to refrain from standing…

28 Mar

WAEC Opens Online Registration For BECE, WASSCE, And G/ABCE Candidates

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has opened its registration portals for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), West African Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and Genera/Advanced Business Certificate Examination candidates. The Council said the portals for registering BECE candidates opened on Monday, March 11, 2024, and would close on Friday, April 19, 2024, while BECE would be administered from Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12, 2024. WASSCE examinations will begin on Monday, August 5, 2024, and end on September 27, 2024, while the General/Advanced Business Certificate Examination (G/ABCE) is scheduled to take place from Friday, August 2,…