WAEC has denied allegations of grading bias against private school candidates in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), as the council released provisional results and canceled the scores of 601 candidates, withholding those of 167 others. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) stated that the accusations were unfounded, emphasizing that the grading process was conducted fairly and transparently (yen.com.gh).
The council’s decision to cancel results came after an internal review of the examinations, which identified discrepancies in some candidates’ performances. While the provisional results have been made available, the withheld scores remain under investigation. Some candidates and parents have expressed concerns over the transparency of the process, though WAEC has not provided further details on the specific reasons for the cancellations (gbcghanaonline.com).
Separately, WAEC has also debunked a viral list of 50 schools accused of having withheld 2026 WASSCE results, calling it a fake message designed to spread misinformation (factcheck.thecable.ng). The council continues to stress the importance of accurate information and has urged stakeholders to rely on official communications.
As the debate over grading fairness and examination integrity continues, some education stakeholders remain hopeful that the adoption of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) will reduce malpractice and the influence of so-called “miracle centres” in the region.
