The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for candidates across 50 secondary schools in Nigeria due to suspected examination malpractice.
In an official circular dated August 2, 2026, WAEC instructed the affected public and private school administrators to submit a detailed defense report within 14 days of receipt.
Key Highlights of the Notice
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14-Day Defense Window: Affected schools must explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged irregularities. Failure to comply within the 14-day deadline may attract severe additional sanctions under WAEC Bye-Laws.
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Investigative Stage: WAEC clarified that withholding results is a standard precautionary step, not a final verdict. Final decisions on whether to release or cancel the results will depend on the outcome of the review process.
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Nationwide Scope: The 50 affected institutions span multiple states—including Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, FCT Abuja, Enugu, Kaduna, Imo, Edo, and Delta, among others.
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Sample Affected Schools: Victory College (Lagos), Christ Apostolic Grammar School (Ibadan), Greenfield Academy (Abuja), Dominion Comprehensive College (Port Harcourt), and Deeper Life High School (Gbagada).
What Happens Next?
Once the 14-day submission window closes, WAEC’s National Committee on Examination Malpractice will review the school reports, evaluate the evidence, and issue a final ruling on whether the results will be released or permanently cancelled.
Notice to Affected Candidates & Parents
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Stay Calm: The investigation is active, and no final outcome has been declared for candidates.
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Liaise with Your School: Affected candidates should check in with their school management for verified operational updates.
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Avoid Rumors: Rely strictly on official statements from WAEC and school authorities to avoid misinformation.
