By Akpos Oje
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing mounting criticism following the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, as thousands of Nigerian students and parents demand an immediate review of the English Language paper.
Outrage has been fueled by reports that only 38.32% of candidates earned credit passes in both English and Mathematics — the worst performance in a decade.
Much of the anger has been directed at the English Language paper, which many allege was marred by logistical failures, mismanagement, and a last-minute rescheduling. Social media has since been flooded with complaints, with critics accusing WAEC of presiding over a systemic failure.
Teachers, parents, and students are calling for a thorough remark of the English paper, arguing that the conditions under which the exam was conducted compromised its integrity.
“Instead of postponing the English exam due to the leak, WAEC hurriedly fixed it at night, and now students are paying the price,” said Chinwe Unigwe, a secondary school teacher.
One student, Henry Davis, expressed his frustration on X (formerly Twitter): “WAEC gave everyone in our center F9. We didn’t fail — they failed us. We wrote in the dark under torchlight because of their leak and disorganization.”
Another user, Ibrahim Abdul, warned: “WAEC Nigeria, you will explain this injustice. We’re not letting this slide. A protest is coming.”
Calls for transparency and accountability continue to grow, with many demanding that WAEC address the alleged irregularities and clarify the grading process. Education stakeholders warn that public trust in the examination body could erode further if urgent action is not taken.
