Meet Ghana’s Overall Best WASSCE Candidate For 2025

A brilliant student from Legacy Girls’ College has earned national recognition after emerging as the Overall Best Candidate in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Ghana.
The student, Huda Suglo Suleman, achieved the remarkable academic milestone after delivering an outstanding performance in the national examination. Her achievement has drawn praise from educators, students, and the wider public across the country.
Huda also secured the Best Candidate award in the General Programme (Arts Option) after obtaining an impressive eight A1 grades in all eight subjects she sat for in the examination. Her exceptional results place her among the top academic performers in Ghana for the year.
According to officials from her school, Huda’s achievement reflects years of dedication, discipline, and commitment to academic excellence. Teachers and school administrators described her success as a proud moment for the institution and a powerful example of what determination and hard work can accomplish.
Her journey from the classroom to becoming the nation’s top WASSCE candidate has inspired many students across Ghana who aspire to achieve similar academic success. Many observers say her accomplishment highlights the importance of perseverance, focus, and strong academic values.
The recognition was officially announced during the WAEC Distinction Awards, an event organised to celebrate outstanding academic performers in the country. As part of the honours, Huda Suglo Suleman received a cash prize of GH¢30,000 in recognition of her exceptional results.
The awards ceremony celebrates top candidates who demonstrate excellence in the WASSCE examination and aims to encourage academic dedication among students nationwide.
Huda’s achievement has already become a source of pride for her school community and serves as motivation for young learners striving to excel in their studies. Many educators believe stories like hers reinforce the message that academic success is possible through commitment, discipline, and consistent effort.
Her accomplishment continues to inspire students across the country as Ghana celebrates one of its brightest young scholars.