WAEC Releases Withheld 2024 WASSCE Results Amid Investigation Findings

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Ferdinand | EducationGhana |  February 09|WAEC Releases Withheld 2024 WASSCE Results Amid Investigation Findings

 WAEC has released the withheld 2024 WASSCE results following investigations into examination malpractice. Find out the details, final decisions, and implications for affected candidates.

 

WAEC Releases Withheld 2024 WASSCE Results After Investigation

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the release of all withheld 2024 WASSCE results for school candidates following the completion of investigations into various examination malpractice cases.

This confirmation comes after numerous reports from students and stakeholders, as well as legal interventions regarding the fairness of WAEC’s withholding process.

 

Background of the Withheld Results

WAEC initially withheld results due to reported irregularities, including:

  • Bringing foreign materials into examination halls.
  • Snapping and posting exam questions on social media.
  • Distribution of photocopied responses to candidates.
  • Cases of invigilators assisting candidates during examinations.

 

According to a statement signed by Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, WAEC’s Director of Public Affairs, a total of 460,611 candidates from 1,003 schools sat for the 2024 WASSCE.

Following detailed investigations, WAEC took the following actions:

  • Cancellation of subject results for 4,108 candidates for possession of foreign materials in exam halls.
  • Cancellation of entire results for 483 candidates found using mobile phones.
  • Withholding of subject results for 781 candidates.
  • Withholding of entire results for 209 candidates due to suspected misconduct.
  • Withholding of results for students in 319 schools suspected of mass cheating.
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WAEC’s Investigation Process and Candidate Hearings

WAEC’s process for handling withheld results includes:

  1. Notifying affected schools: Heads of institutions receive official communication about the withheld results.
  2. Script scrutiny: WAEC reviews suspected cases, comparing candidates’ answers to identify possible collusion.
  3. Fair hearing for students: Affected candidates are invited to respond to allegations, accompanied by their parents or guardians.
  4. Final decision: Based on the hearings, WAEC either releases or cancels results.

Several candidates and parents raised concerns about the fairness of this process, particularly students who had no direct involvement in malpractice but had their results withheld due to alleged school-wide misconduct.

 

Legal Action and Court Ruling

Some schools and students challenged WAEC’s actions in court. A ruling was made in favor of releasing the affected candidates’ results. However, WAEC has filed a stay of execution, set to be heard on February 20, 2025, to ensure fairness in the process.

Meanwhile, WAEC has continued individual hearings for students and has gradually been releasing results deemed legitimate. The Council has assured that all investigations will be completed and final results released by February 28, 2025.

Reactions from Stakeholders

The Ghana Education Service (GES) and Ministry of Education have expressed concern over increasing cases of examination malpractice and the impact of mass cheating on Ghana’s education system. They are urging school authorities to prioritize integrity in the examination process.

Parents and students affected by the withholding of results have called for reforms in WAEC’s investigative process, citing that many innocent candidates have suffered unjustly.

Conclusion and the Way Forward

WAEC has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its examinations while ensuring fairness for all students. The Council has also urged all candidates, parents, teachers, and school administrators to cooperate to ensure that future examinations remain credible and free from malpractice.

With the February 28 deadline approaching, students and stakeholders are keenly awaiting the final release of all withheld results.

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Ellis Ferdinand is a Journalist, Blogger and Founder of Ellis Multimedia, a parent company of EducationGhana.org, an Online Education News Blog, PoliticsGhana.com and GhanaNaija.net.Ellis Ferdinand is a Graduate of Accra College of Education and the University of Cape Coast, where he obtained a Diploma In Basic Education and a Bachelor of Education in Accounting. He is currently Reading his Master of Philosophy in Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies at the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana.Ellis Ferdinand won Blogger of the Year at the 2018 National Students’ Awards and was also adjudged 14th Best Ghanain Blogger in 2018 among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers of 2018.He introduced the Concept of Education Blogging in Ghana in 2014 with his famous blog EducationGhana.net. now EducationGhana.orgHis Blog won Best Media Promoting Education in 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively, an Award organized by Neogenics Education Consult.In 2019, He adjudged the Most Promising West African Blogger of the Year in Nigeria. He won Writer of the Year at the 2021 EDUCOM AWARDS
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