The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the provisional results for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
A total of 512,862 candidates from 1,022 schools sat for the examination, comprising 225,270 males and 287,592 females. This marks an 11.07 per cent increase compared to the 461,736 candidates who participated in 2025. WAEC further disclosed that 5,049 candidates, representing 0.98 per cent of the total entry, were absent.
WAEC warns against fraudsters
WAEC has issued a warning to candidates and the public about fraudsters who claim they can upgrade examination results for a fee. The Council emphasised that its results are secure and can be verified through its results verification system. Candidates can also use the WAEC QR code to confirm their results. WAEC urged candidates and other stakeholders to be cautious of individuals making promises to alter or upgrade examination results, stating that such claims should be ignored.

