The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a 24-hour ultimatum to appear before it on Friday, May 30, 2025, in response to concerns over the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Committee Chairman, Hon. Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji, issued the directive on Thursday following WAEC’s failure to attend a previously scheduled meeting. Oforji stated that the Council was summoned to address numerous complaints and irregularities reported during the exams. In a statement, he noted that the Committee had initially invited WAEC on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to provide clarifications on disruptions affecting the examination process nationwide. Oforji expressed disappointment at WAEC’s absence from the Thursday, May 29 hearing, describing it as unacceptable in light of the growing public concern. “The examinations have been riddled with serious irregularities. We’ve received reports of students writing exams as late as midnight in some centres across the country,” Oforji stated. “The House deemed it necessary to summon WAEC to explain these developments and the trauma candidates are currently facing. Ironically, WAEC responded this morning, saying they couldn’t appear due to their involvement in the exams. But that is precisely why we need them here.” Oforji emphasized that the Committee expects WAEC to appear without fail on Friday, warning that failure to do so would prompt the House to invoke its constitutional powers to compel compliance. “Our intention is not to witch-hunt WAEC but to seek answers that will calm public anxiety and ensure these challenges don’t recur. WAEC has conducted exams for decades, yet we have never experienced this level of disorganization,” he added. “Something is clearly wrong, and it must be addressed. WAEC must appear unfailingly on Friday, May 30, 2025, or face legislative sanctions as provided by the Constitution.”