The WAEC results controversy has taken a dramatic turn after the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) invited West African Examinations Council (WAEC) staff member, Olanrewaju Fadehan, over allegations of cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
Fadehan has been directed to appear at the NPF-NCCC office in Abuja on Wednesday at 10am for an interview concerning the allegations.
The invitation was signed by the Director of the NPF-NCCC, AIG Akaninyene Ezima.
The development comes shortly after the Lagos State High Court issued an interim injunction restricting Fadehan from publishing or circulating alleged defamatory statements about WAEC and its Director-General, Dr. Amos Dangut.
How WAEC Results Controversy Lead To Police Invite
Fadehan confirmed receiving the court documents and said he was aware of the order preventing him from making further publications concerning WAEC and its leadership.
“They’ve even done that already. At least, they sent me a court paper yesterday (Monday). That one is an interim injunction that I should not post anything any longer,” he said.
Speaking about the police invitation, Fadehan said he had been directed to report to the cybercrime centre in Abuja.
“They’re taking me to the cybercrime centre in Abuja. Tomorrow (Wednesday), I’m supposed to appear before them,” he added.
The police invitation relates to allegations of cyberstalking and criminal defamation reportedly arising from publications connected to the ongoing dispute over the examination body and its 2026 results.
Court Restricts Further Publications
The legal battle escalated on Monday when Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court granted an interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6656/2026.
The court restrained Fadehan from publishing, broadcasting, circulating or disseminating alleged defamatory, maligning or injurious falsehoods concerning WAEC, its examinations, results and certificates.
The order also covers alleged statements relating to the character and integrity of WAEC Director-General, Dr. Amos Dangut.
According to the order, the restriction applies to video, audio, written and other forms of publication on platforms including YouTube and WhatsApp.
The interim order is expected to remain in force for seven days unless renewed by the court.
WAEC, Dangut Seek N825m Damages
WAEC and Dangut are seeking a combined N825 million in damages from Fadehan over the alleged defamatory publications.
Their claims comprise N500 million in general damages, N300 million in aggravated and exemplary damages and N25 million in costs.
They are also asking the court to compel Fadehan to retract the alleged defamatory statements, issue a public apology and permanently remove the disputed publications from all platforms.
Why Fadehan Questioned the 2026 WAEC Results
Fadehan, who is Head of Examinations at WAEC’s office covering Anambra, had publicly called for a review of the recently released 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results.
In viral videos, he raised concerns about alleged irregularities surrounding the examination and its results.
He also made allegations concerning the council’s financial practices, including issues relating to calculators, students’ identification cards and charges imposed on candidates and other people seeking WAEC-related services.
Fadehan further alleged that some candidates did not receive appropriate calculators during the examination. He claimed that this may have affected performance in Mathematics and other calculation-based subjects.
Fadehan Petitions WAEC and Government Authorities
Following his complaints, Fadehan reportedly 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 concerns he raised, WAEC management subjected him to disciplinary proceedings and placed him on interdiction.
The police invitation and court injunction have consequently added another layer to the dispute, with the matter now involving both criminal allegations and civil litigation.
The allegations made by the parties remain subject to the legal process, while the interim court order does not amount to a final determination of the substantive claims before the court.
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