The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed disappointment over the GH¢25 million cedis recently released by the government to offset part of the GH¢118 million debt owed to the Council.
According to WAEC, the funds are insufficient to enable the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, which remain delayed due to the government’s indebtedness.
Speaking to the media, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, John Kapi, emphasized the inadequacy of the funds provided.
The delayed release of the WASSCE results has caused significant concern among stakeholders, including students, parents, and educational institutions, as the financial challenges facing WAEC continue to impede its operations.
“Obviously, that [the GH¢25 million] was just a drop in the ocean as far as the amount of money required for the job we are supposed to do is concerned. We indicated to the minister earlier that we owed our technicians GH¢25 million, which we had to pay before they even started to work on the machines. Besides, there are other operations that we have to do.
“Obviously, it is inadequate. If we decide to invite the technicians today or even tomorrow, all they are going to ask for is the outstanding payment. And so all of that GH¢25 million will go.”
