Over 15 candidates who were late for the Social Studies paper of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Osu Presbyterian Senior High School faced potential exclusion, which could have had serious implications for their academic future.
The incident was highlighted during a visit by a West African Examinations Council (WAEC) delegation led by Dr. Rosemond Wilson, Head of the National Office.
Vincent Esuah, Headmaster of Osu Presbyterian Senior High School, told the media that the students in question have a history of delinquency.
Esuah reiterated his unwavering commitment to strictly enforcing examination regulations, ensuring a fair and just examination process for all students.
“WAEC operates under strict rules,” he said. “Students are required to be seated 30 minutes before the exam begins.
We had already started the paper by the time these students arrived. They have no valid excuse for their lateness, and unless there are exceptional circumstances, I will not tolerate rule breaches.”
Dr. Wilson reinforced the necessity of adherence to WAEC’s regulations.
“Our guidelines mandate that students must be seated 30 minutes before the start of any exam and are not allowed to leave until 30 minutes before the paper ends,” she said.
“Examination supervisors at all centres are expected to enforce these rules to prevent potential cheating.”
Following the delay, the students were permitted to sit for the exam after nearly an hour.
Meanwhile, Headmaster Vincent Esuah has been instructed to submit a detailed report explaining the decision to allow the late arrivals to participate in the Social Studies paper.
