Concerns have emerged after candidates sitting for the 2026 WASSCE Agricultural Science practical examination were reportedly forced to write late at night in darkness, relying on lanterns and mobile phone flashlights due to delays in the delivery of examination materials.
Candidates sitting for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) were reportedly forced to take their Agricultural Science practical examination late at night without electricity, using lanterns and mobile phone flashlights to complete their papers. A video obtained by our correspondent showed students writing in darkness while relying on alternative light sources, raising concerns about the conduct of the examination and the conditions under which candidates were assessed.
The development has sparked anxiety among parents and other stakeholders, particularly over the safety and welfare of students who remained at examination centres long after the scheduled time. Reports indicated that delays in the delivery of examination materials left some candidates waiting for several hours before the commencement of the practical examination, forcing them to sit for the test late into the night.
Reacting to the incident, cleric Pastor S.O. Solarin criticised the situation and called for an explanation from examination authorities. Speaking in a video posted on his Facebook page, he warned that such delays could expose students to security risks. “It has come to our hearing that some of our students writing WAEC only received their examination papers now. Given the security situation in the country, WAEC officials need to explain why students are being kept at examination centres so late in the day,” he said. He described the development as troubling, particularly in light of ongoing security challenges, including kidnappings and attacks in parts of the country.
NEWS NOW:
