The controversy surrounding the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results has taken a dramatic turn, with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre summoning a West African Examinations Council official over alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
The official, Olanrewaju Fadehan, who heads the Examinations Department at WAEC’s Anambra office, has been directed to appear before the cybercrime centre in Abuja at 10am on Wednesday for questioning.
The invitation was signed by the Director of the NPF-NCCC, AIG Akaninyene Ezima.
The police action came shortly after the Lagos State High Court issued an interim injunction restricting Fadehan from publishing or circulating what WAEC and its Director-General, Dr Amos Dangut, described as defamatory claims about the examination body, its examinations, results and certificates.
Fadehan confirmed that he had received the court papers and the police invitation.
He said the court order had already been served on him, adding that he was expected to report to the cybercrime centre in Abuja over the allegations.
The interim order, issued by Justice Yetunde Adesanya in Suit No. LD/ADR/6656/2026, restrained Fadehan from publishing, broadcasting or disseminating alleged defamatory or injurious statements concerning WAEC or Dangut.
The restriction covers videos, audio recordings, written materials and other forms of publication on platforms including YouTube and WhatsApp.
However, the order is temporary and will lapse after seven days unless extended by the court.
N825M LEGAL BATTLE
The dispute has also escalated into a massive libel claim, with WAEC and Dangut demanding a total of N825m in damages from Fadehan.
The claims include N500m general damages, N300m aggravated and exemplary damages and N25m legal costs.
They are also asking the court to compel Fadehan to retract the alleged defamatory publications, apologise publicly and permanently delete them from all platforms.
The legal battle followed a series of viral videos in which Fadehan called for a review of the recently released 2026 WASSCE results.
He alleged irregularities surrounding the examination and raised questions about the conduct of the exercise, including the provision of calculators to candidates.
Fadehan claimed some candidates were not given appropriate calculators, arguing that this may have contributed to poor performances in Mathematics and other calculation-based subjects.
He also made allegations concerning the management of WAEC, including claims involving the supply of calculators, candidates’ identification cards and various charges paid by candidates and other service users.
‘DANGUT MUST GO’ VIDEOS
WAEC’s lawyers, Union Attorneys, accused Fadehan of releasing a string of videos attacking the council and its Director-General.
Among the titles cited by the lawyers were “Tyranny in WAEC, Nigeria: Dangut must go,” “WAEC: My alleged offence and the overbearing sanctions,” and “Anomalies in WAEC – Series 1: I won’t wait.”
Another video was allegedly titled “Dangut is a thief.”
The lawyers described the publications as containing inaccurate and reckless allegations and said Fadehan continued despite a cease-and-desist letter issued on August 24, 2026.
WAEC FIRES BACK
WAEC, through its spokesperson, Moyosola Adesina, accused Fadehan of spreading false and sensational claims in an attempt to damage the reputation of the council.
The examination body also linked him to an alleged controversy involving hundreds of litres of diesel at its Awka office.
According to WAEC, Fadehan had been suspended for four weeks before beginning what it described as a campaign of unsubstantiated allegations under the guise of whistleblowing.
The council stressed that Fadehan remained its employee and that his employment had not been terminated.
It also disputed his claim that his employment had been determined, saying he continued to receive his salary.
FADEHAN: ‘NOBODY STOLE THE FUEL’
But Fadehan has rejected WAEC’s version of the fuel controversy.
He maintained that an internal panel investigated the matter and concluded that no staff member stole the diesel, insisting that the shortage was caused by leakage.
He also argued that the fuel controversy had nothing to do with the disciplinary action currently hanging over him.
According to him, his interdiction was connected to allegations of defamation arising from his complaints against WAEC management.
Fadehan said he had formally appealed the sanctions imposed on him and denied being motivated by bitterness.
RESULTS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
The controversy erupted after Fadehan raised questions about the 2026 WASSCE results, particularly the performance of candidates who sat for the computer-based examination.
He claimed there were problems surrounding the results and questioned why their release did not follow the timeline he expected.
Fadehan subsequently 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 proceedings and eventually placed him on interdiction.
With the police now set to question him and the court temporarily restricting his publications, the bitter row between the WAEC official and the examination body appears far from over.
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