Ekiti State Results Were Not Delayed Because The State Is Owing – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come out to beg the Ekiti State government over for the delay in the release of the 2020 results of its candidates.

WAEC recently revealed that the delay is not because the state government is indebted to it like the rumors are saying.

According to WAEC’s Branch Controller in the state, Alhaji Olajide Hakeem, Ekiti Government is not indebted to the council and the delay only happened because of the heavy traffic congestion on the council’s side.

He added that he regrets any inconvenience arising from the delay of results of the Ekiti State public schools.

His words, “On behalf of the national office and the entire WAEC, I hereby tender our unreserved apology for the delay that occurred in the release of the Ekiti State public schools’ results.

“The Council wishes to state clearly that Ekiti State was not in any way indebted to WAEC.

“However, it should be noted that many candidates from all parts of the country were unable to access their results throughout yesterday (Wednesday) due to the heavy traffic congestion on our side. The results were eventually accessed from 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

“We condemn in its entirety, any attempt by anybody or group making campaign of calumny to achieve any selfish desires on this very sensitive issue.

“Ekiti State government remains one of our very reliable clients and we cherish the cordial relationship existing between the state and the Council, which we intend to keep.

“We regret any inconvenience arising from the delay of results of the Ekiti State public schools.

“Please, accept the warmest assurances of our highest regard.”