The controversy surrounding the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has taken a fresh turn, with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre inviting a West African Examinations Council (WAEC) staff member, Olanrewaju Fadehan, for questioning over alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
Fadehan, who is expected to appear before the police in Abuja today, was invited by the Director of the NPF National Cybercrime Centre, AIG Akaninyene Ezima, to answer questions relating to the allegations.
The development came shortly after a Lagos State High Court restrained Fadehan from publishing or circulating alleged defamatory statements concerning WAEC and its Director-General, Dr Amos Dangut.
Fadehan confirmed receiving the court order and police invitation.
“They’ve even done that already. At least, they sent me a court paper yesterday. That one is an interim injunction that I should not post anything any longer,” he said.
On the police invitation, he added: “They’re taking me to the cybercrime centre in Abuja. Tomorrow (Wednesday), I’m supposed to appear before them.”
Justice Yetunde Adesanya, in an interim order issued in Suit No. LD/ADR/6656/2026, restrained Fadehan from publishing, broadcasting, circulating or disseminating alleged defamatory and injurious falsehoods concerning WAEC, its examinations, results and certificates, or the character and integrity of Dangut.
The order covers publications in written, audio and video formats across platforms, including YouTube and WhatsApp, and is expected to lapse after seven days unless renewed by the court.
WAEC and Dangut are demanding N825 million in damages from Fadehan, comprising N500 million general damages, N300 million aggravated and exemplary damages and N25 million costs.
They are also seeking an order compelling him to retract the alleged defamatory publications, issue a public apology and permanently remove the materials from all platforms.
Fadehan, Head of Examinations at WAEC’s Anambra office, had released a series of viral videos calling for a review of the recently released 2026 WASSCE results.
He alleged irregularities in the examination process and raised concerns over financial issues involving the council, including the supply of calculators, students’ identification cards and charges paid by candidates and other service seekers.
He also alleged that some candidates were not supplied with appropriate calculators during the examination, which he claimed contributed to poor performance in Mathematics and other calculation-based subjects.
Fadehan subsequently petitioned the WAEC Board, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examining Bodies and the Minister of Education, alleging that his complaints were not properly addressed and that he was instead subjected to disciplinary proceedings and placed on interdiction.
WAEC’s lawyers, Union Attorneys, subsequently accused him of publishing a series of videos attacking the council and its director-general.
The lawyers cited several publications allegedly made by Fadehan, including “Tyranny in WAEC, Nigeria: Dangut must go,” “WAEC: My alleged offence and the overbearing sanctions” and “Dangut is a thief.”
They described the publications as containing inaccurate information and reckless statements, alleging that Fadehan continued making them despite a cease-and-desist letter issued on August 24, 2026.
WAEC, through its spokesperson, Moyosola Adesina, also accused Fadehan of spreading falsehoods and sensational materials against the council.
The examination body further alleged that Fadehan was involved with some staff in the alleged misappropriation and attempted cover-up of hundreds of litres of diesel from its underground tank at the Awka office.
WAEC said Fadehan began making what it described as unsubstantiated allegations after serving a four-week suspension.
“It is important to also note that Mr Fadehan is still a staff member of the council and his employment has not been determined,” the council said.
However, Fadehan disputed the allegations relating to the fuel controversy, insisting that an internal panel found that no fuel was stolen and that the shortage resulted from leakage.
“The panel resolved that nobody stole anything,” he said.
He also maintained that the fuel controversy was separate from the matter that led to his current interdiction.
“So, it was based on the issue of defamation now that I was put on interdiction. It has nothing to do with fuel,” he said.
Fadehan denied being bitter over the sanctions imposed on him, saying he had appealed the decisions.
“I’m not bitter. I’ve appealed what they did. So I’m not bitter,” he said.
The dispute has continued to attract attention following Fadehan’s allegations concerning the 2026 examination results, particularly claims that candidates who sat the computer-based examination were affected.
He also questioned the timing of the results release, alleging that the results were initially expected between August 3 and 5, 2026.
With the police invitation and court injunction now added to the dispute, the controversy over the examination results and Fadehan’s allegations has entered a new legal and investigative phase.
