The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is set to invite candidates whose results have been withheld in the 2024 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination(WASCCE) for questioning.
The move according to WAEC forms part of the investigation process to quickly ensure the withheld results are released.
The Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, John Kapi disclosed this on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem following the release of the results on Monday, December 30, 2024.
In a statement, WAEC revealed that the entire results of 483 candidates have been cancelled for possession of mobile phones in the examination halls.
Also, the subject results of 781 and the entire Results of 209 candidates have been withheld for various suspected offences.
The candidates have been invited to WAEC’s offices to answer questions about alleged irregularities detected during the exams while some subject results of candidates from 319 schools have been withheld for alleged collusion.
Mr Kapi explained the Council is withholding the results of some subjects for these candidates until the investigations are complete.
“For the withheld results, our examiners identified instances of collusion and sharing of information during the marking process.
“These cases require further investigation and hearings with the affected candidates before any decisions are made,” Mr Kapi stated.
To expediate the process, he said there are plans to recall WAEC staff by January 3, 2025.
“The next line of action will depend on the merit of the case. If the evidence is not conclusive, we will release the results for the candidates,” he noted.
He further added that in the case of cancellation of results, the approval would have to come from relevant committees at WAEC after thorough investigations establish the evidence of malpractice.
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