In a statement, Moyosola Adesina, Acting Head of Public Affairs, described the May 30 viral notice as “false and malicious,” stressing the exam conducted on May 28 remains valid.
ABUJA – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked rumours circulating on social media claiming the cancellation of the 2025 WASSCE English Language paper.
In a statement, Moyosola Adesina, Acting Head of Public Affairs, described the May 30 viral notice as “false and malicious,” stressing the exam conducted on May 28 remains valid. She added, “All official communication from WAEC is shared only via verified channels and signed by the Public Affairs Department.”
Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Education condemned the assault on a vice principal at Complete Child Development College, Akure, by individuals allegedly hired by a student’s parents to influence the ongoing examination process.
A ministry statement commended Ondo Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and the State Police Command for swiftly arresting the suspects.
Spokesperson Boriowo Folasade reiterated the ministry’s zero tolerance for malpractice and urged full prosecution: “We will not condone any act of intimidation or ethical breach in the conduct of national examinations.”