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WAEC defends 2026 WASSCE result integrity amid social media claims
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the integrity of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results following allegations of manipulation and glitches on social media.
In statements issued by the Council's Public Affairs department, WAEC rejected claims from content creators and social media users regarding the accuracy of the results. The Council noted that while it welcomes constructive scrutiny, it urged the public to disregard unverified speculation and instead use official channels to address grievances.
To ensure transparency, WAEC highlighted its multi-tiered quality assurance process, which includes standardized marking schemes, moderation, and auditing by vetted subject experts. The Council emphasized that the examination was conducted in accordance with established operational procedures and in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Education.
Entities
Amos Dangut · Federal Ministry of Education · Moyosola Adesina · West African Examinations Council
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The examination was conducted in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Education. persecondnews.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Candidate scripts undergo a multi-tiered system of marking, moderation, and auditing. persecondnews.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] WAEC maintains that the 2026 WASSCE results were produced following established standard operational procedures. persecondnews.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Social media commentators and content creators have alleged glitches in the 2026 WASSCE results.