WAEC to Announce 2024 WASSCE Results but 19,808 Results to be Withheld
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that it will soon release the 2024 WASSCE results for senior high school final year students.
However, the council has revealed a concerning reality: the results of 19,808 candidates will be withheld due to issues of examination malpractice.
Scheduled Release Date
According to WAEC, the 2024 WASSCE results are scheduled to be released in the second week of December 2024.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) confirmed this date in a press release issued on December 1, 2024. The release also disclosed that nearly 20,000 results will be withheld by WAEC.
Completion of Marking
WAEC has completed the marking of the scripts for the students who sat for the 2024 WASSCE for School Candidates. The examination council is now finalizing processes to ensure the release of results between December 9 and December 15, 2024.
Speaking to Accra-based Citi FM, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs confirmed, “We are looking at the second week of December, so at least between the 9th and the 15th of December, we are sure that we will be able to release the results”.
Examination Overview
The 2024 WASSCE was conducted across Ghana from Monday, August 5, to Friday, September 20, 2024, with Visual Arts Project Work marking the conclusion of the examination.
This year, a total of 460,611 candidates, comprising 212,954 males and 247,657 females, registered to take the examination at 1,000 centers nationwide. Out of these, 1,003 participants represented private schools.
WAEC revealed that 19,808 candidates’ results have been withheld due to issues of examination malpractice. Some results have also been canceled entirely.
These measures were implemented following the council’s investigative findings regarding irregularities at various centers.
Commitment to Integrity
In its statement, WAEC emphasized its commitment to upholding the integrity of the examination process and urged all affected candidates to reach out for further clarification.
“All 2024 WASSCE candidates are encouraged to contact WAEC’s WhatsApp assistant service at +233 20 555 0989 to check the status of their results if withheld or canceled,” the statement noted. Candidates also have the option to appeal through their respective WAEC offices.
The GES and WAEC reassured the public of their dedication to maintaining a fair and transparent examination process.
They emphasized the importance of integrity and accountability in the administration of the WASSCE and reiterated their commitment to addressing any issues that arise.
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