The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed its firm stance on the accuracy and credibility of its Examinations results including the recently released CB-WASSCE For School Candidates 2026. The Council made this known in its press statement made available today by Moyosola F. Adesina, the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC National Office,Yaba, Lagos.
While the organization welcomed constructive scrutiny as part of its accountability to candidates, parents, schools, and the wider public, it has also observed with concern the recent wave of public commentary, particularly from content creators and social media commentators, questioning the accuracy and credibility of the recently released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2026.
The Council stated unequivocally that ‘this year’s results were produced through the same rigorous, transparent, and quality-assured processes that have guided the Council’s operations for decades. The WASSCE for School Candidates, 2026, was conducted strictly in line with WAEC’s established standard operational procedures and in keeping with relevant educational policies in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Education.’
The statement added: ‘While the Council recognizes that anxiety surrounding examination outcomes is normal, especially for candidates whose expectation is to proceed further to the next level of their academic pursuits, careful consideration must be applied to discountenance unverified claims on the release of results.”
To provide clarity and reassurance, WAEC emphasizes the following: Rigorous Quality Assurance: Every candidate’s script undergoes a multi-tiered system of marking, moderation, and auditing. These processes are guided by standardized marking schemes and overseen by vetted subject experts to ensure objective and fair scoring; and Transparent Review Channels: WAEC maintains clear procedures for addressing queries or grievances. Guidance on query resolutions is available via the Council’s offices nationwide and online channels for information dissemination (our website remains www.waecnigeria.org and our X and Facebook accounts remain @waecnigeria)’
The Council urged members of the public to refrain from unverified social media speculation and instead contact the Council directly through its offices or verified communication channels even as it maintains its unwavering commitment to preserving the integrity of its assessment processes and safeguarding the interests of every candidate.