The results of some candidates have been cancelled for malpractices
The subject results of over 6,000 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidates have been cancelled by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
The affected candidates are reported to have brought foreign materials, such as notebooks and printed papers, into the examination hall in an attempt to cheat during the exams.
In a statement on November 29, 2025, WAEC indicated that the sanctions followed investigations into several examination irregularities.
“… Cancellation of Subject Results of 6,295 candidates for bringing foreign material like prepared notes, textbooks, and printed material into the examination halls,” it indicated.
WAEC also stated that the results of over 600 candidates have been canceled.
The institution cited their offences as the possession of mobile phones in the examination halls, which is prohibited.
Entire results of 653 candidates cancelled as WAEC releases WASSCE 2025 provisional results
“Cancellation of Entire Results of 653 candidates for possession of mobile phones in the examination halls; Withholding of Subject Results of 908 and the Entire Results of 158 candidates for various suspected offences,” it stated.
The Head of Public Affairs of WAEC, John Kapi, added that the subject results of candidates from 185 schools have also been withheld.
“Yet still, some subject results of candidates from 185 schools have been withheld for alleged collusion. These cases are still under investigation. We are working around the clock to ensure that the withheld results of these candidates are published before the end of December 2025, depending on the outcome of investigations,” it added.
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