The House of Representatives has summoned the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to appear before it within 24 hours to address concerns over irregularities and complaints during the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies issued the ultimatum after WAEC failed to attend a scheduled hearing.

The committee is seeking clarification on issues disrupting the exams, including reports of students writing exams as late as midnight in some centers. WAEC has admitted to operational challenges that disrupted the timely distribution of examination materials, citing logistical hurdles, security concerns, and socio-cultural factors.

The committee chairman emphasized that the intention is not to witch-hunt WAEC but to seek answers that will calm public tension and prevent a recurrence of these challenges. WAEC has been given until Friday, May 30, 2025, to appear before the committee or face legislative sanctions.