WAEC Results Dispute Deepens as Police Invite Official

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has invited a staff member of the West African Examinations Council, Olanrewaju Fadehan, to appear in Abuja on Wednesday over allegations of cyberstalking and criminal defamation.

The invitation came amid a legal dispute between Fadehan and WAEC’s Director-General, Dr Amos Dangut, over allegations raised by the official concerning the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results.

The invitation, signed by the Director of the NPF National Cybercrime Centre, AIG Akaninyene Ezima, directed Fadehan to report to the centre in Abuja at 10am on Wednesday for questioning over the allegations.

Fadehan confirmed that he had received the police invitation and was also aware of an interim court order restraining him from making further publications about WAEC and its Director-General.

The Lagos State High Court, presided over by Justice Yetunde Adesanya, had issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6656/2026. The order barred Fadehan from publishing, broadcasting, circulating or distributing materials considered defamatory or injurious against WAEC, its examinations, results and certificates, as well as Dangut’s character or integrity.

The restriction covers written, audio and video materials published on platforms including YouTube and WhatsApp. The order is expected to lapse after seven days unless extended by the court.

WAEC and Dangut are demanding N825 million in damages from Fadehan. The claim includes N500 million in general damages, N300 million in aggravated and exemplary damages and N25 million in legal costs.

They are also asking the court to compel Fadehan to withdraw the publications, issue a public apology and permanently delete the materials from all platforms.

Fadehan, who serves as Head of Examinations at WAEC’s office covering Anambra State, had released a series of videos questioning the recently announced 2026 WASSCE results. He called for a review of the results and alleged irregularities in the conduct and administration of the examination.

He also raised allegations concerning the management of WAEC, including the supply of calculators and students’ identification cards, as well as charges paid by candidates and other people seeking services from the council.

The official further claimed that some candidates did not receive suitable calculators during the examination and that the situation may have affected their performance in Mathematics and other subjects requiring calculations.

Following his complaints, Fadehan petitioned the WAEC Board, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examining Bodies and the Minister of Education. He alleged that instead of addressing the issues he raised, the council subjected him to disciplinary procedures and eventually placed him on interdiction.

WAEC, through its lawyers, Union Attorneys, accused Fadehan of producing and circulating a series of videos attacking the examination body and its Director-General.

The lawyers listed several publications attributed to Fadehan, including materials concerning alleged tyranny within WAEC, his disciplinary sanctions, petitions to government authorities and alleged anomalies in the examination system. They also alleged that he later made a publication accusing Dangut of stealing.

The lawyers maintained that the publications contained false and damaging claims and said they continued despite a cease-and-desist letter issued on August 24, 2026.

WAEC had earlier accused Fadehan of making false and sensational claims against the council following a four-week suspension. The examination body also alleged that he was connected to other staff members in the alleged misappropriation and attempted concealment of hundreds of litres of diesel from an underground tank at its Awka office.

The council said Fadehan remained its employee and continued receiving his salary despite claims that his employment had been terminated. It also maintained that investigations into his allegations had been conducted at different levels and that the claims were found to be false.

Fadehan, however, rejected the allegations relating to the fuel controversy. He said an internal panel found that no one stole the fuel and that the shortage was caused by leakage.

He also maintained that the fuel matter was separate from the issue that led to his current interdiction, insisting that the disciplinary action against him was based on allegations of defamation.

Fadehan said he was not bitter about the sanctions imposed by WAEC and had already appealed against them.

The dispute followed his viral allegations concerning the 2026 WASSCE results, particularly claims that candidates who took the computer-based examination were affected by problems surrounding the process.

He also alleged that the difficulties became apparent around the period when the results were expected to be released, which he said was initially projected for between August 3 and 5, 2026.