WAEC 2026: Lawmakers Demand Suspension of CBT Plans Amid Stakeholder Fears

The house of representatives has asked the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to halt its transition to computer-based test (CBT) for the 2026 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

The lawmakers issued the directive on Thursday after noting that many schools, particularly those in rural communities, lack the facilities and personnel required to implement a full shift to CBT.

The decision came after lawmakers adopted a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Kelechi Wogu during Thursday’s plenary session, which was chaired by the speaker, Abbas Tajudeen.

The motion was titled “Need for Intervention to Avert the Pending Massive Failure of Candidates Intending to Write the 2026 WAEC Examination Using Computer-Based Testing (CBT), Capable of Causing Depression and Deaths of Students.”

It noted widespread concerns about the preparation level of schools across the country.