The Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Builsa South constituency, Clement Apaak, has urged the government to promptly settle the outstanding dues owed to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination(WAEC).

This payment is essential to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of this year's West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The Minority in Parliament had previously issued a warning, stating that the timely organization of the 2023 WASSCE and BECE is in jeopardy unless the government clears all debts owed to WAEC.

The Minority Spokesperson on Education, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has expressed concern that WAEC requires over GH₵‎50 million urgently to fulfill its financial obligations and conduct the examinations without any hitches.

In an interview with the media, Mr. Apaak stressed that the government must allocate the necessary resources to settle its debts with WAEC.

“Government ought to be able to find the resources to defray its indebtedness to WAEC so that WAEC and the people WAEC recruits to help execute this very important national exercise which has to do with the future of this nation clearly does not become jeopardised,” he added.

This step is crucial to ensure that WAEC can carry out its vital national duty without any disruptions.

The success of these exams is pivotal to the future of the nation, and it is imperative that the government prioritizes institutions like WAEC and other critical agencies involved in human resources to avoid unnecessary challenges and difficulties faced by the country.