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A flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC), Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, has expressed concern over what he described as the exclusion of nearly 52 percent of Sierra Leonean pupils from the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
In a statement, Kamara, popularly known as JFK, said his attention “as parents” had been drawn to what he called “deep concerns and disappointment” over the reported exclusion. According to him, “almost 52% of Sierra Leone pupils are excluded from the 2026 WASSCE.”
He described the situation as more than just a statistical issue, stating, “This is not just a statistic; it is half a generation of dreams deferred.” Kamara questioned how the development serves the country’s future, adding, “We must question how this serves the future of our country.”
The APC flagbearer aspirant further argued that denying a majority of pupils access to the examination would have broader implications for national development. “Denying the majority access to this critical exam, is a disservice to our youth and our development,” he said, while calling for immediate clarification on the matter. “Urgent answers are needed,” he added.
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination is a key regional examination taken by final-year secondary school pupils and serves as a major requirement for tertiary education and employment opportunities.
As of press time, there has been no official response from education authorities regarding the concerns raised by Kamara.
