According to a statement from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), a total of 460,611 candidates, comprising 212,954 males and 247,657 females from 1,003 recognized secondary schools in the country, are taking part in the exams.
The examinations are taking place in 1,000 designated centers and will end on September 20. WAEC noted that the entry figure for this year’s exams saw a 2.66% increase from the 448,674 candidates who registered in 2023.
The Council assured all stakeholders and the public that necessary security measures have been put in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the exams.
However, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, expressed concern over plans by some institutions and individuals to jeopardize the integrity of the exams.
“Intelligence information picked up indicates that candidates in some parts of the country are being charged sums of money between Gh¢200-500 to receive assistance from invigilators,” Mr. Kapi said in the statement.
He further noted that “some supervisors are planning to assign teachers to invigilate subjects they teach. Some schools have also registered persons who are not their bona fide students.”
WAEC warned that it will not hesitate to nullify the entries of candidates involved in such malpractices and have the entire results of those who manage to write the exams but are found culpable afterward canceled.
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The council has therefore urged supervisors, invigilators, and candidates to adhere strictly to regulations governing the examinations to ensure they are conducted successfully.
