WAEC Clarifies, Set to Release 2025 WASSCE Results by August 4

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially confirmed that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results are scheduled for release on or before Monday, August 4, 2025. This announcement follows recent false claims suggesting the exams were cancelled due to widespread malpractice. Both WAEC and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education have vehemently denied these rumours.

What Went Wrong?

A press statement dated July 19, 2025, falsely claimed the WASSCE was scrapped due to pervasive cheating, AI-assisted fraud, leaked exam papers, and severe question distribution lapses. It alleged collaboration between WAEC and the Ministry of Education to nullify the May–June exam series. The public was reportedly misled with promises of a new timetable from August 5 onward.

Official Responses

• WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, labelled the statement “spurious” and “peddled by mischief-makers,” affirming the exams were not cancelled, that marking is complete, and results will be released by August 4
• Federal Ministry of Education spokesperson Boriowo Folasade echoed these sentiments, urging the public to disregard the misinformation and rely on credible channels, including WAEC’s official platforms

Why This Matters

• Maintaining Trust: With over a million students awaiting results, misinformation can cause immense anxiety and disrupt academic plans.
• Upholding Integrity: WAEC reaffirms its commitment to professionalism and warns that those responsible for circulating the false reports may face legal consequences.
• Timely Publication: Finalising the grading and sticking to the established result timeline demonstrates WAEC’s dedication to process integrity and stakeholder accountability.

WASSCE Overview

WASSCE for School Candidates is typically held from May to June, with results expected by August. This aligns with historical norms: the private candidate series, in contrast, concludes in March or December, 45 days after the final exam

Key Takeaways

• No cancellation: The 2025 WASSCE remains valid and intact.
• Results due: On or before Monday, August 4, 2025.
• Source pledge: Only trust WAEC’s official communication channels—verified websites, social media, and accredited media.
• Misinformation alert: False claims stirred panic but hold no merit.

Student Guidance

• Follow WAEC’s official social media and website for accurate updates.
• Ignore and report unverified posts, especially on social media.
• Keep track: results will be out by August 4, helping with admission plans and further studies.

Africa’s top exam board remains on track, and students can expect their May/June 2025 results by August 4—without interruptions or cancellations.