The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed widespread rumours claiming that the English Language paper, written on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), had been cancelled.
In a statement released on Tuesday, WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, described the reports as false and malicious, stating that the alleged cancellation notice circulating on social media did not originate from the council.
The clarification followed public outrage and confusion over the unusual timing of the examination, which was written at night. WAEC explained that the delay was due to a suspected case of exam leakage, prompting the council to implement urgent measures to safeguard the integrity of the examination.
“The attention of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has been drawn to a purported press release by the council, spreading across various social media platforms,” the statement read.
“According to the press release, dated Friday, May 30, 2025, ‘The English Language paper written on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the ongoing WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 has been cancelled, and a new date for the conduct of the examination will be announced soon.’
“The management of the West African Examinations Council would like to state that the press release being circulated did not emanate from the council.”
WAEC emphasized that the source of the false announcement remains unknown, but suggested it may be the work of individuals intent on tarnishing the council’s reputation and creating unnecessary panic among candidates.
The council reiterated that all official information from WAEC is disseminated only through its verified social media accounts and accredited media platforms nationwide.
“All press releases are issued and signed by the Public Affairs Department of the council on behalf of the Head of National Office,” Adesina added.
WAEC urged the public, especially candidates and schools, to disregard the fake report and rely solely on verified communication channels for authentic updates.
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