Fees, Malpractice Cited
By Mohamed Kamara
The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has announced the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, pointing out major achievements in the country’s education sector.
According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), results were released for 143,985 candidates. However, over 3,500 results have been withheld due to unpaid fees and suspected examination malpractice.
Jalloh Miriam Roselyn from the Modern Academy School of Excellence was named the best-performing candidate. She scored 4 A1s, 3 B2s, and 2 B3s, with an impressive average grade unit of 1.78.
She was closely followed by another female student from the International Secondary School in Freetown, who achieved 6 A1s, 2 B3s, and a C5, with an average grade of 1.89.
Kamboi Senior Secondary School in Kenema was recognized as the best-performing school, with all its candidates meeting university entry requirements, achieving a 100% pass rate.
The news about 3,500 WASSCE results being withheld is definitely concerning and raises important questions about examination integrity and fairness. Situations like this can be stressful for students who have worked hard and are now facing uncertainty about their future. It’s important for the authorities to handle such matters transparently and ensure that genuine candidates are not unfairly affected. Discussions like these help bring awareness and encourage accountability in the education system.
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