The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has initiated a thorough investigation into examination malpractices in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) involving 2,000 candidates.
The suspected candidates have been invited to answer questions on their alleged involvement in the prohibited behaviours.
In line with the suspected malpractices, the Council has withheld the results of 22,270 candidates across various subjects.
To delve deeper into the matter and ensure a fair assessment, over 2,000 students have been invited to assist in the investigation process. The outcome of this comprehensive investigation will determine whether the withheld results will be released or further action will be taken.
In a bid to maintain the integrity of the examination process, WAEC has already cancelled the Subject Results of 312 school candidates and 3 private candidates as reported earlier by 3news.com. The cancellations were attributed to the candidates bringing foreign materials, including prepared notes, textbooks, and printed materials, into the examination hall, or colluding with other candidates.
Some parents have begun accompanying their wards to offices of the Examination Council as they anticipate the outcome of this exercise.
As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders await the Council’s decision on the fate of the candidates whose results were withheld as well as any additional measures deemed necessary to maintain the credibility of the examination process.