WAEC Defends 2026 WASSCE Results Amid Public Scrutiny

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has firmly defended the integrity of its 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, responding to mounting public questions about their accuracy and reliability. In a statement released Thursday, WAEC's Public Affairs Department, led by Mrs. Moyosola Adesina, addressed recent commentaries that have fueled anxiety among candidates, parents, and schools.

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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.

Adesina acknowledged the importance of accountability and welcomed constructive scrutiny, but cautioned against the spread of unverified claims circulating on social media. "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 stated.

The council emphasized that the 2026 WASSCE was conducted strictly according to established operational procedures and educational policies, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education. Each candidate's script reportedly passed through a multi-tiered system involving marking, moderation, and auditing, utilizing standardized marking schemes and vetted subject experts.

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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.

WAEC urged stakeholders with genuine concerns to utilize the council's official query-resolution channels, both online and through its regional offices, for transparent handling and appropriate explanations. The council reiterated its dedication to preserving examination integrity and safeguarding candidates' interests, advising the public to rely solely on official WAEC communication channels for information regarding examinations and results. A total of 1,950,726 candidates sat for the examination, with 1,200,514 securing credits in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics.

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Candidates and stakeholders with genuine concerns should use WAEC’s established review channels, where queries are handled transparently and appropriate explanations provided.