Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John K. Kapi, has denied claims that WAEC manipulates examination results for political reasons.
He emphasized that WAEC maintains fairness and adheres to rigorous standards in their marking processes.
“It’s untrue that we alter results to favour any government. No one should claim our exams are politically influenced. What candidates deserve is exactly what they receive,” Mr. Kapi stressed.
He made this known in an interview with the media on Thursday, while addressing concerns about undue influence and compromised WAEC officials.
Mr. Kapi asserted that there is no intent to appease any government by altering the marking scheme.
“Such claims are baseless. No one within our organization would compromise our standards. We meticulously review and agree on marking schemes during coordination meetings to ensure consistency,” he explained.
The WAEC official stated that examiners are directed to strictly follow the established criteria and are not allowed to use their discretion to benefit any candidate.
“We stand by our rigorous processes to guarantee fair and impartial examination outcomes,” he added.