“…money, locally referred to as an ‘offer,’ was collected from students to facilitate the distribution of unauthorized materials during the examination,” -inside source.
An incident of alleged misconduct has been reported at one of Liberia’s examination centers during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The incident raised concerns about efforts to safeguard the integrity of the national examination process. The WASSCE, administered by the West African Examinations Council Monrovia Office, commenced on June 1, and is expected to conclude on June 17, 2026. As thousands of secondary school students sit for the examination, WAEC has intensified measures to prevent examination malpractice and ensure a fair assessment process. Meanwhile, a monitor assigned to oversee examination activities received information on Friday, June 5, alleging that money, locally referred to as an “offering,” was being collected from candidates (students) to facilitate the distribution of unauthorized materials during the examination. Acting on the tip-off, the monitor reportedly entered the examination center at Global Net Institute, signed the attendance register, and conducted routine observations in several examination halls. Upon proceeding to the upper section of the building, the monitor allegedly observed two proctors collecting money from some of the students writing the exams. Our source alleged that a female proctor was holding a bag containing the collected funds, while a male proctor continued receiving money from students and handing it over to her. The monitor immediately confiscated the bag and proceeded downstairs to report the matter to the center supervisor and the depot officer. Following the report, WAEC authorities were contacted, and a phone call was reportedly placed to WAEC’s head, Dale Gbotoe, informing him of the situation. The female proctor was subsequently escorted to the nearest police station for initial investigation, and was later invited to WAEC’s central office for further questioning. Additionally, the depot officer was instructed to ensure that all 10 proctors assigned to the center appear before WAEC officials on Saturday, June 6, for inquiry into the allegations. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining examination integrity despite efforts by WAEC and other stakeholders. Education authorities have repeatedly warned against examination malpractice and have pledged to take decisive action against individuals found undermining the credibility of the WASSCE. Investigations into the matter are ongoing, and WAEC has yet to issue an official public statement detailing the outcome of its inquiry. Investigation continues.