In order to prevent the court order on the withheld WASSCE results, WAEC is requesting a stay of execution.

In opposition to a High Court decision mandating the publication of the delayed West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has requested a stay of execution.

Four students applied on behalf of 10,520 applicants whose results were revoked for alleged exam misconduct, and the court decided in their favor on Thursday, January 30. Martin Kpebu, the students' attorney, contended that WAEC had not made clear whether alleged errors or malpractices resulted in the results being withheld.

Martin Kpebu, the students' attorney, contended that WAEC had not mentioned the purported misconduct or anomalies that resulted in the results being withheld.

WAEC's Head of Legal Affairs, Rev. Victor Brew, told JoyNews that the Council is requesting that the decision be reexamined.

We have applied for a stay of execution pending appeal after a ruling. Because they are human institutions, courts have the authority to reexamine their decisions. This is about asking for more information on the subject and asking the court to reconsider its ruling," Rev. Brew said.

Rev. Brew also voiced his concern about the mounting pressure on WAEC to make the withheld findings public before doing the required investigations. By guaranteeing that only worthy applicants advance to fields like law, medicine, and the judiciary, WAEC serves a critical role in upholding academic integrity. "As a nation, we must acknowledge our decision to allow a large number of cheating students to pass, but we must also keep in mind the consequences of compromising the system."