The Director of Legal Affairs at the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC), Rev. Victor Brew, has defended the delay in releasing the 2024 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, citing ongoing investigations into suspected malpractices.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Rev. Brew stated that this situation is not new, as WAEC has dealt with similar issues in the past.
“This issue of withholding results is not new; it has happened before. It is not novel, and it’s not the first time something like this has occurred,” he said.
He explained that WAEC follows a strict procedure in such matters.
“Before the exams, everyone knows the ground rules, and so when you breach those rules, the results will be withheld. The candidates and stakeholders are fully aware of this,” he added.
His comments come after the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) issued a one-week ultimatum to WAEC, demanding the release of all withheld results or face nationwide protests.
NUGS President Daniel Korley Botchway warned at a press briefing on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, that the union would take action if WAEC failed to comply.
In response to these concerns, Rev. Brew clarified, that the process is being carried out according to their established procedures.
“We are not changing anything; we are simply following our procedures. A large chunk of the results has been processed, and decisions are being made. The majority of the malpractice cases have been dealt with,” he added.
He continued, “We understand the frustration of students and parents, but we are committed to ensuring fairness. We don’t like it when people, including NUGS, claim that we are not being fair.”
Regarding the outstanding results, Rev. Brew assured that by February 28, 2025, the investigations would be completed, and the rest of the results, which are few, would be released.
“By February 28, 2025, we expect to have completed all investigations, and we may release the rest of the results, which are just a few. Out of the 120 schools involved, 60 are yet to be addressed. We will deal with them and release the remaining results” he said.
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