The result-checking portal of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) crashed on Wednesday evening, sparking outrage among students and parents.
This disruption came just days after the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, which were described as the worst in a decade.
WAEC attributed the sudden crash of its official portal, waecdirect.org, to “technical issues.” In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @waecnigeria, the examination body assured the public that efforts were underway to restore the platform within 24 hours.
“WAEC hereby informs the general public that the result checker portal @waecdirect.org is temporarily shut down due to technical issues. However, the Council is working assiduously to ensure that candidates are able to access their results in the next 24 hours,” the statement read.
Despite the announcement, public frustration intensified, particularly over the reported mass failure in English Language.
Earlier in the week, WAEC had disclosed that only 38.32% of the nearly two million candidates secured credit passes in five core subjects, including English and Mathematics—marking a sharp decline from previous years.
The results have drawn widespread criticism on social media. Many students claim the English Language exam was plagued by disorganization and poor logistics, with reports of late-night exams conducted under poor conditions.
“We started writing at 8 p.m. using torchlights. They gave us only one hour for a paper scheduled to last over two hours,” tweeted @_samad1.
“The English exam was a disaster. If JAMB can offer corrections, why can’t WAEC? This is a national embarrassment,” added @sikimark.
“WAEC is playing with the lives of young Nigerians. If those English papers are rechecked, heads will roll,” wrote @JayTrezy.
Parents have also raised concerns. One user, @Johnway11145073, said:
“My daughter had A1s and B2s in most subjects but somehow got D7 in English. It just doesn’t make sense.”
Another, @DEYHOT_official, pleaded for a review:
“WAEC, please look into the English results. This is crushing the dreams of hardworking students and their families.”
Calls for intervention have grown louder, with users urging the Ministry of Education and even the Presidency to step in and oversee an independent review.
“We reject these results. WAEC must address the irregularities or prepare for mass protests,” warned @pastorbtdaniels.
As of now, public trust in WAEC’s examination process appears shaken, with many demanding urgent reform, transparency, and accountability.
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