The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has Debunked reports that it had cancelled the English Language paper written on Wednesday May 28,2025.
The delay writing the examination in the night had generated outrage. The council said it got the information of a leaked paper, but moved fastly to protect the integrity of its examination by taking immediate measures.
The acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adejumo,in a statement condemned a Press release dated May 30th which claimed that WAEC had cancelled the English Language paper and that a new date would be announced for a resit.
The state reads in part,” The attention of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Nigeria has been drawn to a purported press release by the council spreading across various social media platforms.(Not TheinterviewsNigeria)
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. The said examination has not been cancelled.Although,the source of that information cannot be ascertained yet, the council is certain that the false claim is being peddled by mischief makers,who are bent on bringing the council to disrepute to cause confusion and panic for candidates who sat the examination.
“The council would like to use this avenue to inform the general public and all stakeholders that pieces of information from the council are disseminated via our social media handles as well as accredited media platforms across the country.In the same vein, all press releases are issued and signed by the Public Affairs Department of the council on behalf of the Head of National Office”.