The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed frustration with the government’s payment of GH¢25 million, which only partially covers the GH¢118 million debt owed to them.

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WAEC believes the amount is insufficient to allow them to release the delayed 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

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The delay has raised concerns among students, parents, and schools, as WAEC’s ongoing financial issues continue to impact its work.

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John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, criticized the payment, stating that it doesn't meet the Council’s urgent financial needs.

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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,” Mr. Kapi indicated.

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He disclosed that WAEC owes its technicians GH¢25 million, and this debt must be settled before they can start working on the equipment required to process the results.

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“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 explained, stressing the urgency of the situation.

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The delay in releasing the WASSCE results has left many students, parents, and schools in limbo, as they rely on the results for university admissions and other important academic steps.

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WAEC has stressed that more funds are needed to finish the necessary work and release the results.

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Educational leaders are calling on the government to fix the funding gap quickly, warning that if the delays continue, it could harm trust in the exam system and disrupt students' educational progress.

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