The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied recent claims circulating that it intends to relocate its headquarters from Ghana to Nigeria.
These reports suggested that WAEC was considering the move due to financial challenges allegedly arising from the Ghanaian government’s indebtedness to the examination body, which is said to be affecting its operations.
However, WAEC’s leadership has refuted these assertions, maintaining that the headquarters will remain in Ghana.
Speaking to the press, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, John Kapi, described the rumours as baseless and without foundation.
He said that no discussions or decisions had been made about relocating the headquarters.
Mr. Kapi further clarified that the legal framework establishing WAEC explicitly states that the organisation’s headquarters is to be situated in Accra, a provision that remains unchanged since WAEC’s inception.
“There hasn’t been any discussion in this direction. So the law that established WEAC indicates that the headquarters of the WEAC will be situated here in Accra.
“Ever since there has not been any change to that. So, I guess that we cannot confirm that we have not had any such discussions and there are no plans as such.”
WAEC was established in 1952 under a legal agreement among the governments of its member states. The headquarters was subsequently situated in Accra, reflecting Ghana’s central role in the organisation’s creation and operations. The legal framework underpinning WAEC has remained intact over the decades, underscoring the stability and continuity of the council’s governance.
