The West African Examinations Council has denied any affiliation with a publication that ranked Abia State first in performance for Nigerian school pupils taking the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
The assertion was categorically denied by WAEC in a statement that was published and signed on Thursday by the Ag. Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina. WAEC also issued a warning against endorsing media organizations that disseminate this false information.
The statement went on to say that some platforms were unsuccessfully trying to engage the council in political issues and damage its reputation due to their thirst for controversy.
The statement read: “The attention of the West African Examinations Council has been drawn to a social media post stating that Abia State, has been rated as the best-performing State in the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2023, in Nigeria.
“This is far from the truth. The Council completely and totally disassociates itself from the publication.
“For the avoidance of doubt, The West African Examinations Council DOES NOT RANK the PERFORMANCE of States in its examination. This we have always stated.
“Thus, any media circulating this wrong information should be disregarded. They are mischievous platforms that trend on controversies, and their intention is purely political. They are trying unsuccessfully to drag the Council into the political arena and bring its good name to disrepute with the intention to cause disharmony among the states competing for superiority!
“Furthermore, the Council has not decided on the best candidate(s) for WASSCE for School Candidates, 2023. Any report to the contrary should be disregarded.
“The general public should please take note.”
