The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series.

However, the results of 108 candidates have been withheld due to suspected malpractice, pending further investigations.

A total of 38,316 candidates sat for the examination, comprising 17,596 males and 21,131 females. Despite registering, 1,354 candidates were absent.

John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, confirmed in a statement on Friday, February 28, that irregularities were detected both during the examination and the subsequent marking process. As a result, the subject results of 303 candidates have also been withheld.

Candidates can now check their results online via www.waecgh.org.

Performance Breakdown

The results for the four core subjects show varying levels of success:

English Language: 54.79% scored A1-C6, 13.49% obtained D7, 12.90% received E8, and 13.45% had F9.

Mathematics (Core): 37.44% scored A1-C6, 11.00% obtained D7, 12.30% received E8, while 37.42% had F9.

Integrated Science: 53.31% secured A1-C6, 12.02% obtained D7, 13.68% received E8, and 18.46% had F9.

Social Studies: 87.88% achieved A1-C6, 3.11% obtained D7, 2.26% received E8, and 5.76% had F9.

Caution Against Scammers

WAEC has issued a strong warning against individuals and fraudsters who claim they can alter examination results for a fee. The council assures the public that its database remains secure and that results can only be verified through official channels.

“Institutions and organizations are encouraged to verify results directly from WAEC or use the online verification service at www.waecgh.org,” the statement added.

WAEC expressed appreciation to all stakeholders who contributed to the smooth conduct of the examination and the timely release of results.