The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has identified heightened efforts to curb examination malpractice, particularly the leakage of question papers, as the reason for the delay in the conduct of the 2025 English Language paper on Wednesday.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the examination body acknowledged the disruption experienced by candidates during the English Language Paper 2, which was held several hours behind schedule in many centres nationwide yesterday.
In the statement, WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, explained that said the examination body’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the examination contributed significantly to the delay.
The examination body also pointed to other compounding factors such as logistical challenges, security concerns, and sociocultural dynamics, which disrupted operations in some areas.
To prevent a recurrence, WAEC said it is working with security agencies to streamline the process and improve operational efficiency in subsequent exams.
The examination body apologised to students, schools, and parents for the inconvenience caused by the disruption and thanked all stakeholders for their understanding during what it described as a “challenging period”.
PUNCH Online reports that videos and photos circulated on social media showed students sitting for the examination as late as 10pm, relying on torchlights and lanterns due to power outages.
The 2025 WASSCE for school candidates, which started on April 24, is scheduled to end on June 20.
