The decisions were ratified at the 42nd Meeting of the Ghana Examinations Committee, which convened on Friday, 7 August 2026.
8,295 candidates affected by result cancellations
Of the total number affected, subject results for 7,434 candidates were cancelled after investigations established that they had smuggled foreign materials into examination halls. The prohibited materials included prepared notes, textbooks and printed documents. An additional 861 candidates had their entire results cancelled for being found in possession of mobile phones during the examination.
Beyond outright cancellations, WAEC withheld the subject results of 957 candidates and the complete results of a further 270 candidates over various suspected offences that remain under review.
169 Schools still under investigation
WAEC also disclosed that subject results from candidates at 169 schools have been withheld on suspicion of collusion. The Council confirmed those cases are still being investigated and that the affected results may either be released or permanently cancelled, depending on what the investigations reveal. WAEC indicated it expects to conclude those proceedings by 30 October 2026.
Candidates whose results have been cancelled or withheld can access the Council's irregularity and investigations platform to find out the specific reasons behind the decisions and what steps are available to them going forward.
WAEC also issued a warning to candidates and their families, cautioning against individuals who claim to be able to upgrade examination results in exchange for payment. The Council stated that its results are secured and can be verified through its official results authentication system.
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