WAEC Given Ultimatum To Appear Before Reps Over Ongoing Exams
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has been issued a 24-hour ultimatum to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies over concerns around the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
The directive was given on Thursday by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji, after WAEC failed to show up following an earlier invitation.
Oforji disclosed that WAEC has been summoned to explain widespread complaints and irregularities reported during the ongoing exams.
“The examinations have been riddled with serious irregularities. We’ve received reports of students writing exams as late as midnight in some centres across the country,” Oforji stated.
“The House deemed it necessary to summon WAEC to explain these developments and the trauma candidates are currently facing.
“Ironically, WAEC responded this morning, saying they couldn’t appear due to their involvement in the exams. But that is precisely why we need them here.
“Our intention is not to witch-hunt WAEC but to seek answers that will calm public anxiety and ensure these challenges don’t recur.
“WAEC has conducted exams for decades, yet we have never experienced this level of disorganisation.
“Something is clearly wrong, and it must be addressed. WAEC must appear unfailingly on Friday, May 30, 2025, or face legislative sanctions as provided by the Constitution,” Oforji added.
