President Bio Accuses WAEC of Complicity in Examination Malpractice, Vows Action

President Julius Maada Bio has accused the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) of being involved in examination malpractice in Sierra Leone, saying his government has evidence to support the allegation and is prepared to challenge the examination body.

The President made the statement during a Presidential Townhall meeting in Makeni, where he discussed the state of the country’s education sector and raised concerns over what he described as widespread examination malpractice.

President Bio said examination malpractice threatens the future of Sierra Leone’s education system and undermines efforts made by his administration to improve access to quality education through the Free Quality School Education (FQSE) programme.