The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the validity of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates, urging the public to disregard claims circulating on social media that question the results' integrity. In an official statement issued on Thursday, August 13, WAEC addressed what it described as a wave of commentary from content creators and social media users disputing the reliability of the recently published results.
WAEC Stands Behind Its Marking Process
WAEC said the 2026 results followed the same quality-assured procedures it has applied for decades. The examination was conducted in line with standard operational procedures and educational policies set in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education. The council explained that every script goes through a multi-stage process involving marking, moderation, and auditing, carried out by verified subject experts working from standardised marking schemes. The aim, WAEC said, is to guarantee that each candidate is assessed objectively and fairly.
While acknowledging that anxiety over results is understandable, particularly for candidates preparing for university admission, WAEC warned that spreading unconfirmed information about the results could cause unnecessary alarm. The council's Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola F. Adesina, issued the press statement addressing the concerns.
How Candidates Can Raise Complaints
WAEC pointed out that it maintains clear channels for resolving grievances, with guidance available through its offices across the country, its official website, and its verified social media platforms. The council said it welcomes genuine scrutiny as part of its responsibility to candidates, parents, and schools, but drew a firm distinction between legitimate queries and baseless online speculation. The examination body asked anyone with concerns about their results to go through these official channels rather than amplifying unverified claims online.
2026 WAEC Result: How to Get Your Serial Number
Previously, Legit.ng reported that WAEC Nigeria released an official guide explaining how 2026 candidates can retrieve the serial number and PIN needed to check their examination results. WAEC announced the release of the 2026 WASSCE School Candidates results on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The council's statement on Thursday serves as a formal response to the ongoing public discourse, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accuracy in the examination process.
