The controversy surrounding the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has taken a new turn after the police invited a West African Examinations Council (WAEC) official for questioning over allegations of cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
The official, Olanrewaju Fadehan, was reportedly invited by the police amid an ongoing dispute over claims concerning the conduct and credibility of the 2026 examination results.
The development comes against the backdrop of growing criticism of the results released by WAEC, with concerns raised by some individuals and education stakeholders over the examination process and the reported performance of candidates.
WAEC has repeatedly defended the integrity of the 2026 WASSCE results, maintaining that the examination was conducted and processed through established procedures. The examination body has also responded to allegations circulating online, including claims relating to technical issues and irregularities.
The latest police invitation has added a legal dimension to the controversy, with allegations of cyberstalking and criminal defamation reportedly forming part of the issues under investigation.
The invitation comes as calls for greater transparency over the 2026 WASSCE results continue to generate debate among candidates, parents, educators and other stakeholders.
WAEC had earlier advised candidates and schools with concerns about their results to follow the appropriate channels for requesting a review rather than relying on unverified claims circulating on social media.
The examination body has maintained that it stands by the credibility of the results while the wider controversy continues to unfold.
The police invitation is expected to provide an opportunity for the allegations surrounding the matter to be examined, as the authorities determine whether any offence was committed in connection with statements or publications relating to the examination results.
The development has further intensified scrutiny of the dispute, with stakeholders awaiting additional clarification from both the police and WAEC on the issues surrounding the invitation.
