What WAEC Malpractice Reveals About Nigeria’s Elections

People often argue that votes must count because politicians spend huge sums on campaigns. But the way some schools handle WAEC preparation offers a different perspective. Final-year students may face compulsory textbooks, extra lessons, mock examinations, higher fees and reduced holidays. They are expected to prepare intensely for their papers. Yet in some cases, leaked questions emerge shortly before an exam. Some schools may also enable malpractice by bringing in teachers or compromising supervisors. Students can then be handed answers despite months of preparation. That is why heavy spending and intense preparation do not automatically prove that a process cannot be manipulated. Both examinations and elections need stronger safeguards that protect fairness.

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