The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing a daunting task in releasing the results of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Senior High School candidates.
With over 460,611 candidates eagerly waiting to know their fate, the examination body is struggling to complete the marking process due to technical and financial challenges.
The root of the problem lies in the breakdown of WAEC’s scanners, which are essential for scanning the objective cards.
According to John Kapi, the Head of Public Affairs of WAEC, the council has not been able to service the scanners due to lack of funds, leading to a backlog in the marking process.
This is not the first time WAEC has faced challenges in releasing WASSCE results.
In previous years, the council has struggled with issues such as examination malpractices, logistical challenges, and technical glitches.
However, this year’s delay is particularly significant, given the large number of candidates involved.
WAEC’s financial struggles are well-documented.
The council has been grappling with funding constraints, which have affected its ability to conduct examinations smoothly.
In 2020, the council was forced to postpone the WASSCE due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which further exacerbated its financial woes.
Despite these challenges, WAEC has been working tirelessly to ensure that the results are released as soon as possible.
The council has appealed to the Ministry of Education for additional funding to repair the scanners and complete the marking process.
Meanwhile, candidates and parents are growing increasingly anxious about the delay.
Many have taken to social media to express their frustration, with some calling for WAEC to release the results immediately.
In an effort to address these concerns, WAEC has urged candidates and parents to ignore rumours circulating on social media about the release date of the results.
The council has assured stakeholders that the results will be released as soon as the technical and financial challenges are resolved.
BY Daniel Bampoe