​The West African Examinations Council has issued an official defense regarding the credibility of the recently published 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results, seeking to quell widespread public concerns and online speculation over alleged grading inconsistencies.
​The clarification was contained in an official statement released on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from the examination board’s national headquarters in Yaba, Lagos. Signed by Mrs. Moyosola Adesina, Head of Public Affairs, on behalf of Head of National Office Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, the council addressed the growing scrutiny surrounding the national examination scores.
​In the statement, Mrs. Adesina emphasized that the administration of the 2026 examination cycle followed exhaustive quality control procedures and rigorous academic standards.
The council noted that every answer script underwent a multi-tier evaluation process involving accredited subject specialists, standardized moderation frameworks, and strict auditing measures designed to ensure accurate and objective scoring across all test centers.
​Addressing rumors circulating across digital platforms regarding potential technical errors during the computation of grades, the examination body urged candidates, parents, and educational stakeholders to ignore unverified claims.
The council reiterated its commitment to upholding educational integrity and maintaining public trust, assuring the country that all published results faithfully reflect the true performance of the students.
​WAEC further advised anyone seeking clarification on specific candidates’ outcomes or possessing legitimate administrative grievances to utilize the official portals and formal communication channels provided by the council rather than relying on unconfirmed reports online.
