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WAEC defends 2026 WASSCE results amid social media criticism

WAEC said it “welcomes constructive scrutiny” but urged members of the public to disregard unverified claims and use its official channels to raise concerns about their results. The post WAEC defends 2026 WASSCE results amid social media criticism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

WAEC defends 2026 WASSCE results amid social media criticism

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. In a statement, WAEC urged candidates, parents, and the public to disregard unverified claims questioning the accuracy of the results.

According to WAEC, the results were produced through rigorous, transparent, and quality-assured processes that have guided its examinations over the years. The 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates was conducted in line with its established standard operational procedures and relevant educational policies, in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Education.

WAEC welcomes constructive scrutiny but cautioned the public against relying on unverified claims and instead use its official channels to raise concerns about their results. The council acknowledged that anxiety over examination outcomes was normal, especially among candidates hoping to progress to the next stage of their education.

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