The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has identified several infractions during the West African School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and has vowed to take action against exam officials and candidates involved in malpractices.

The Council disclosed that photocopying of answers and distribution of same to candidates, hiding of foreign material on candidates in the examination halls, and smuggling of Mobile Phones into the examination halls by candidates and teachers were some of the infractions.

“During the monitoring of the examination, the Council’s inspectors observed a number of infractions on the part of some Supervisors, Invigilators and candidates.

“The Council will take appropriate action to ensure that all examination officials and stakeholders who were found culpable are sanctioned in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the rules and regulations governing the conduct of the examination.”

The Council extends its heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders who courageously reported institutions planning to cheat during the examination, playing a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the process.

The examination which started on Monday, August 5, 2024, with the administration of Visual Art Project work ended on Friday, September 20, 2024.

A total of 460,611 candidates made up of 212,954 males and 247,657 females, presented by 1,003 participating schools registered for the examination. The examination was administrated at 1,000 centres across the country.