A Nigerian lawyer, identified as @MalachyOdo1 on X, has expressed deep concern over his younger brother's 2026 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) result, specifically an unexpected E8 in Mathematics. The lawyer, in a post shared on 7 August 2026, revealed that his brother, a science-inclined student, had never struggled with Mathematics, making the grade a shocking anomaly.
Brother's Academic Profile Contradicts Maths Grade
According to @MalachyOdo1, his brother's academic weak points have always been English Language and other arts subjects, not Mathematics. The lawyer described his sibling as deeply science-oriented, which makes the E8 in Maths particularly baffling. The student's other results, as shared in the post, include a B3 in Chemistry, C5 in Biology, C6 in Physics, and C6 in English Language, among others, which further highlight the inconsistency of the Maths grade.
The full list of the brother's scores in eight other subjects is as follows: Economics — E8, Civic Education — D7, English Language — C6, Igbo — C6, Biology — C5, Chemistry — B3, Physics — C6, and Computer Hardware & GSM Repair — C6. These results show a pattern of performance that does not align with an E8 in Mathematics, a subject where the student typically excels.
Lawyer Cites Reported WAEC Glitch
In his post, @MalachyOdo1 referenced a recent report from @winexviv about a glitch in WAEC's grading system, questioning whether this could explain his brother's unexpected grade. He wrote, "My little brother is devastated because he got E8 in Mathematics. He can't make sense of it because he's a deeply science inclined student and his challenge has always been English language and other art subjects but never mathematics. I recently saw a post from @winexviv about a glitch in WAEC... Could that be the reason for this? The young man is inconsolable."
The lawyer's post has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many users offering advice and support. One user, @AadamMB, suggested, "Your lil bro should go to WAEC office in his state and apply for remarking of that subject." Another, @FlorenceOzor, sent "hugs and comfort," while @PAULNAZA1 expressed suspicion, saying, "I think they are doing this on purpose, but they will all end in shame."
Impact on Student and Broader Concerns
The unexpected grade has left the young man inconsolable, according to his brother, raising concerns about the psychological impact of such discrepancies on students. This incident adds to growing worries about the reliability of WAEC results, especially in light of reported glitches that could affect students' futures, including university admissions and scholarship opportunities.
In similar news, a student named Umukoro Deborah Efe-Zino, who finished secondary school in 2024, struggled to clear her WAEC results due to English Language. She registered for the WASSCE multiple times across different schools, facing repeated heartbreak before passing on her third attempt, highlighting the challenges students face with exam results.
Advice for Affected Students
Education experts often advise students who receive unexpected grades to seek a remarking or review of their scripts. WAEC provides a process for candidates to request a re-check of their results, which can be done through the council's office in the respective state. This process, though it may incur a fee, can help correct errors and provide clarity.
For the brother of @MalachyOdo1, applying for a remark in Mathematics could be a crucial step in addressing the anomaly. Meanwhile, the lawyer's public outcry has drawn attention to the need for WAEC to address reported glitches promptly to maintain trust in the examination system.
