The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a full review of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results after detecting errors and discrepancies linked to technical glitches.
According to the council, issues were uncovered during a paper serialisation process for Mathematics, English Language, Biology, and Economics. The irregularities affected the accuracy of the results released earlier this month.
On August 4, WAEC had disclosed that only 38 per cent of candidates who sat for the examination achieved credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. The announcement sparked widespread criticism from parents, educators, and stakeholders, with many questioning the credibility of the results.
In a statement issued by its Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, WAEC explained that the review is aimed at correcting the technical problems that contributed to the situation. As part of the process, the result checking portal has been temporarily shut down to prevent further access until the corrections are completed.
The council apologised to affected candidates and the public, assuring them that the matter is being handled with transparency and urgency. “We extend our deep and sincere apologies to all affected candidates and the general public. We appreciate their patience and understanding as we work diligently to resolve this matter within the next 24 hours,” the statement read.
WAEC confirmed that the decision to halt result access was taken to maintain fairness and professionalism in its assessment processes. Candidates who have already viewed their results have been advised to recheck them once the review is completed.
The council reiterated its commitment to upholding excellence, fairness, and transparency, promising to provide an update once the corrections are finalised. The temporary suspension of result access is expected to be lifted after the review, allowing candidates to confirm their updated scores.
This latest development has drawn attention to the importance of accuracy in national examinations, especially given their role in determining admissions into tertiary institutions and shaping candidates’ future opportunities. WAEC has assured stakeholders that such technical lapses will be addressed to prevent recurrence.
