The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has forcefully defended the integrity of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, urging the public to completely disregard viral social media allegations questioning their accuracy.

In an official statement released on Thursday via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, the regional examination body dismissed the brewing online controversy, stating that the newly released grading passed through a highly secured, traditional vetting system. The council emphasized that the exercise was executed in strict alignment with established standard operational procedures and educational policies, in direct partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education.

Reacting to growing anxiety among candidates and parents on social media platforms, WAEC clarified that raw scripts are subjected to intensive, multi-layered quality control checks before any data is uploaded.

The council employs standardized marking schemes, expert moderation, and rigorous auditing to ensure fair and accurate results, effectively eliminating subjective grading [1]. These comprehensive, multi-stage checks and internal verification processes ensure that all scores are consistently verified for accuracy.

While acknowledging that anxiety is natural for students aiming for higher education, WAEC cautioned stakeholders against falling victim to unverified online misinformation. The council declared that its institutional doors are open to formal, constructive scrutiny.

Candidates with genuine complaints or discrepancies on their portal have been directed to avoid public speculation and instead utilize official review channels. Queries can be lodged directly at any WAEC zonal office nationwide or processed through its verified online communication support desks.