The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied any knowledge of financial impropriety during recent oversight interactions with the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Examination Bodies.
The committee called WAEC in late May 2025 to review the conduct of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, focusing on reported delays and procedural issues in some papers.
WAEC was initially notified on May 27 and required to appear before the panel by May 30, 2025, to provide explanations.
In a statement on December 16, 2025, WAEC emphasised that all engagements with the committee were conducted in line with established oversight procedures and regulatory requirements.
The council said no evidence of financial misconduct was presented or observed during the oversight interactions and rejected any suggestion of extortion or improper solicitation.
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The dispute over alleged financial impropriety stems from the committee’s broader inquiry into examination bodies, including requests for financial and operational records covering the past three years.
WAEC clarified that it complied with all legitimate oversight demands and highlighted that no funds were improperly retained or solicited.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in managing public examinations and stressed that it will continue cooperating with oversight authorities while safeguarding the integrity of its operations.