The controversy surrounding the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results has taken a new turn, with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre inviting a WAEC staff member for questioning.
Olanrewaju Fadehan, Head of Examinations at WAEC’s office covering Anambra, was directed to appear at the cybercrime centre in Abuja on Wednesday over allegations of cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
The invitation, signed by the Director of the NPF National Cybercrime Centre, AIG Akaninyene Ezima, requires Fadehan to report at 10am for an interview.
The development follows an interim order by the Lagos State High Court restraining Fadehan from publishing or circulating alleged defamatory statements concerning WAEC and its Director-General, Dr Amos Dangut.
Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6656/2026, barring Fadehan for seven days from publishing, broadcasting or distributing alleged defamatory material concerning WAEC, its examinations, results and certificates, as well as Dangut’s character or integrity.
The restriction covers material shared through platforms including YouTube and WhatsApp, unless the order is renewed by the court.
WAEC and Dangut are seeking N825 million in damages, comprising N500 million in general damages, N300 million in aggravated and exemplary damages and N25 million in costs. They are also seeking a retraction, public apology and removal of the disputed publications.
Fadehan triggered the controversy after releasing viral videos calling for a review of the 2026 WAEC results and alleging irregularities in the examination process. He also raised concerns about calculators supplied to candidates, identification cards and fees charged by the council.
He subsequently petitioned the WAEC Board, the National Assembly committee responsible for basic education and examining bodies, and the Minister of Education, arguing that his complaints had not been properly addressed.
WAEC has rejected his allegations, accusing him of spreading false and sensational claims against the council and Dangut. The examination body also linked his disciplinary history to a separate controversy involving alleged fuel shortages at its Awka office.
Fadehan, however, disputed WAEC’s account of the fuel matter, saying an internal panel concluded that there was no theft and attributed the shortage to leakage. He maintained that his current interdiction was connected to allegations of defamation rather than the fuel issue.
The latest police invitation adds another layer to the dispute, which is now unfolding through the courts, law enforcement and internal disciplinary channels as questions surrounding the 2026 WAEC results continue to generate public attention.
