📢 WAEC in Hot Water: Lawmakers Demand Urgent Clarification Over Midnight Exams Published by Elite Educational Consult Empowering Students. Guiding Futures.
🔍 Overview: What’s the Fuss About?
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is under pressure after reports of mismanagement in the ongoing 2025 May/June Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) surfaced. According to credible sources, some candidates were allegedly writing exams as late as midnight, sparking outrage among parents, schools, and lawmakers alike.
In response, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education has summoned WAEC to appear within 24 hours to explain the chaotic coordination and late-night examinations.
🚨 WAEC Summoned: Lawmakers Demand Immediate Accountability
The House Committee on Basic Education chaired by Hon. Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji, gave WAEC a clear directive: appear before the committee by Friday, May 30, 2025, or face legal consequences.
WAEC had initially missed a scheduled appearance on Tuesday, May 27, citing its tight examination schedule. However, lawmakers were unimpressed, emphasizing that the alleged disorganization in the exams made their appearance even more necessary.
“The same exams that are under scrutiny are why we need WAEC here. This is not a request. It’s an obligation,” — Hon. Oforji.
🕛 Midnight Exams? Shocking Reports Surface Nationwide
One of the most troubling revelations was that some SSCE candidates were writing WAEC exams late into the night — even past midnight in some regions.
These claims have raised serious concerns about:
Student safety and mental well-being
Breakdown in exam logistics
Loss of public confidence in the integrity of WAEC
“It’s not just disorganized, it’s traumatic for these young people,” Hon. Oforji added.
🧭 What’s Next? Will WAEC Face Sanctions?
While the committee insists it’s not out to witch-hunt the examination body, there’s a clear message: WAEC must explain itself and outline steps to prevent a repeat of this chaos.
If WAEC fails to appear, the lawmakers have threatened to use constitutional powers to compel them to do so.
As of now, WAEC has yet to make a formal public statement in response to this specific summon, though earlier reports suggest it has acknowledged the late-night exam issue and offered an apology.
🎯 What This Means for Students and Parents
At Elite Educational Consult, we recognize how unsettling these developments are for students and guardians. Our goal remains to:
Prepare candidates ahead of time
Offer top-tier academic guidance
Protect student welfare at all costs
This situation underscores the importance of working with reliable educational partners like us, who stay informed and proactive in guiding students through their academic journey.
💡 Conclusion: A Call for Examination Reform
This incident highlights a broader issue — the need for a total overhaul of Nigeria’s public examination coordination system. From digital security to scheduling logistics, every aspect must be improved to protect the integrity of examinations and the well-being of candidates.
Elite Educational Consult will continue to monitor developments and advocate for the best interests of students across Nigeria.
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