WAEC RESULTS UNDER SCRUTINY AS OFFICIAL RAISES FRESH CONCERNS OVER CBT GLITCHES

The controversy surrounding the 2026 West African Examinations Council results has deepened following allegations of technical glitches and irregularities by an official of the examination body.

The Head of Examinations at the WAEC office covering Anambra State, Olanrewaju Fadehan, raised the concerns in a viral video, alleging that candidates who sat for the computer-based examination were particularly affected by problems that emerged during the release of the results.

Fadehan said the issues became noticeable around the time the results were released. According to him, the results had initially been expected between August 3 and 5, but problems reportedly emerged during the process.

He alleged that last-minute adjustments were made after something went wrong, with candidates who took the computer-based examinations in subjects including Mathematics, English and Igbo reportedly affected.

The allegations have added to concerns already being expressed by candidates, parents and schools over the 2026 WASSCE results. The controversy has particularly centred on the performance of some candidates and questions about whether technical challenges associated with the transition to computer-based testing affected their results.

Fadehan also expressed concern over the performance of some candidates in the South-East, particularly in Igbo. He noted that reports of poor results in the subject were troubling because Igbo is widely spoken in the region.

Another issue raised was the financial investment made by schools in preparation for the CBT system. Fadehan alleged that some schools spent more than ₦60m on establishing computer-based examination facilities in anticipation of the transition.

The latest allegations are likely to intensify calls for WAEC to explain the circumstances surrounding the results and clarify whether technical or administrative problems affected the outcome of the examination.

The controversy comes at a particularly important time for candidates, as their WAEC results are required for admission into tertiary institutions and other academic or professional opportunities.

Stakeholders are therefore expected to seek greater transparency over the examination process, particularly regarding the alleged glitches and how affected candidates can have their results reviewed where necessary.

As concerns continue to mount, attention is now focused on WAEC for clarification and possible measures to address complaints arising from the 2026 results.