Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. A coalition of school principals from across Sierra Leone has announced they will not take part in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), raising serious concerns about the operations of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
In a formal letter dated April 25, 2025, the Coalition for Principals’ Solidarity declared that no principal under its banner will participate in any part of the WASSCE process. The group also directed all teachers nationwide to withdraw from WAEC-related duties, including invigilation and supervision.
The letter was addressed to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education and copied to several high-level institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) – Sierra Leone, the Inspector General of Police, the Armed Forces, Civil Society Organizations, Parents’ Associations, the Media, and the Office of the Chief Minister.
According to the coalition, WAEC has shown “a lack of transparency, disregard for educational stakeholders, and failure to uphold examination integrity,” leading to the current standoff.
As part of its protest, the coalition announced plans for peaceful demonstrations at WAEC district offices, including those in the Western Region. It also called on parents especially mothers to join the movement in defense of students’ educational futures.
The group has issued a 72-hour ultimatum, demanding that WAEC remove all scannable materials from examination centers and find alternative locations for conducting exams. They made it clear that schools under the coalition will not host WAEC exams under the current conditions.
In a bold move, the principals are also calling on the government to introduce a new international examination body to replace WAEC, saying the current system no longer reflects fairness or professionalism.
WAEC has not yet issued a public response to the coalition’s demands.
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