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Examiners who participated in the 2023 West African Examinations Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the Bono Region are expressing frustration and discontent over the prolonged delay in receiving their compensation for their marking services. Despite the completion of their duties and the subsequent release of results, these examiners continue to await their rightful remuneration.
The examiners have highlighted that this delay in payment has become an annual recurrence, raising concerns and prompting a demand for a change in the current system. Expressing their grievances, they emphasize the challenges they face due to the extended waiting period for their compensation.
One of the examiners, reflecting on the situation, expressed dismay over the shift from previous experiences where payments were timely. They revealed the growing frustration among examiners who have been experiencing weeks or even months of waiting without compensation. The lack of communication and support exacerbates their dissatisfaction, leaving them feeling unsupported.
Despite efforts to seek clarity from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) authorities in Sunyani, no on-camera comments were provided. However, they acknowledged the outstanding payments owed to the examiners and assured them of remuneration once the necessary funds are released by the government.
Meanwhile, the release of the provisional results of the 2023 WASSCE by WAEC on December 18 was accompanied by the blockage of results for 4,878 candidates who failed to return learning materials provided by their schools. Additionally, subject results for candidates from 235 schools were withheld due to suspected artificial intelligence-generated answers during the examination.
The delay in compensating examiners in the Bono Region highlights systemic challenges and administrative hurdles, prompting calls for smoother and more efficient processes to ensure timely remuneration for those involved in the examination process.
