ARTICLE AD
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the provisional results for the 12,452 candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2025 First Series.
The total number of candidates includes 5,269 males and 7,998 females. However, 738 candidates who had registered for the examination were absent.
In a statement issued on March 28, the Council revealed that during the examination process and the subsequent marking exercise, some malpractices were detected.
According to the statement, the subject results of 34 candidates have been withheld, while the entire results of 43 candidates are also being withheld pending the completion of investigations into the malpractice cases.
WAEC assured that it is committed to maintaining the integrity of its examination process and will conclude the investigations promptly.
The Council further stated that the withheld results will only be released once all investigations have been finalised.
Stakeholders, including candidates and educational institutions, have been urged to remain patient as the investigations progress, with further updates to be provided as necessary.

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