NUGS Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Withheld WASSCE Results

Accra, Ghana - 04 Feb, 2025 - The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a one-week ultimatum to release all withheld 2024 WASSCE results, threatening nationwide protests if their demands are not met.

NUGS is also calling for the removal of WAEC Ghana's Head, citing unfair treatment of students accused of examination malpractice. The union alleges that WAEC has denied students a fair hearing, delayed releasing results, and canceled entire results for minor infractions.

At a press briefing, NUGS President Daniel Korley warned that if WAEC fails to address their grievances, students will take to the streets in protest. 

The union has vowed to escalate the matter through legal and advocacy channels, including seeking judicial intervention, if their demands are not met. 

“Education is a fundamental right, and WAEC must uphold justice, transparency, and accountability. The credibility of WAEC is at stake if students and the general public lose confidence in its fairness.

“We demand immediate reforms to address these injustices. If WAEC fails to act, NUGS will escalate this matter through legal and advocacy channels, including seeking judicial intervention.

“We urge all students to remain calm but resolute in demanding their rights. NUGS stands with every student affected by WAEC’s actions, and we will not rest until justice is served,” he added.