The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has raised concerns over the government’s release of GH¢25 million, which only partially addresses the GH¢118 million it owes the Council.

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WAEC have stated that the amount provided is insufficient to address the challenges preventing the release of the 2024 WASSCE results, which have been delayed due to the outstanding debt.

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Speaking to journalists, John Kapi, WAEC’s Public Relations Officer, underscored the urgent need for more financial support to enable the Council to fulfill its responsibilities.

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The delay has caused widespread frustration among students, parents, and educational institutions, as WAEC struggles to manage its financial obligations and restore normal operations.

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“Obviously, that [the GH¢25 million] was just a drop in the ocean as far as the amount of money required for the job we are supposed to do is concerned. We indicated to the minister earlier that we owed our technicians GH¢25 million, which we had to pay before they even started to work on the machines. Besides, there are other operations that we have to do.

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“Obviously, it is inadequate. If we decide to invite the technicians today or even tomorrow, all they are going to ask for is the outstanding payment. And so all of that GH¢25 million will go,” he added.

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