In a dramatic twist that has rocked Nigeria's education sector, candidates seeking admission into two of the country's premier universities have publicly distanced themselves from a controversial lawsuit alleging irregularities in the 2025 Post-UTME examinations.
Candidates Break Silence on Legal Battle
The aspiring students, who participated in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), have taken a firm stance against the legal action that has been making headlines across academic circles.
"We were shocked to discover our names were attached to this lawsuit without our consent or knowledge," one affected candidate revealed anonymously. "This does not represent our collective experience or grievances."
Exam Integrity Under Scrutiny
The controversial lawsuit had alleged numerous procedural violations and examination malpractices during the recently conducted Post-UTME screening exercises at both institutions. However, the very candidates supposedly represented in the case have now come forward to challenge its legitimacy.
Multiple sources confirm that the disowned legal action claimed various examination irregularities including:
- Alleged technical glitches during computer-based testing
- Questions about marking scheme transparency
- Concerns about examination venue management
- Issues with result compilation and release timelines
University Authorities Respond
Administrative officials from both UNILAG and OAU have maintained that their Post-UTME processes followed established guidelines and maintained academic standards. The universities have emphasized their commitment to fair and transparent admission procedures.
"We take any allegations regarding our admission processes seriously," a university representative stated. "However, we're now seeing that the very candidates supposedly affected are denying involvement in this legal challenge."
What This Means for 2025 Admissions
The candidates' decision to publicly disown the lawsuit has significant implications for the ongoing 2025 admission cycle. Education stakeholders are now questioning the motivation behind the legal action and who exactly stands to benefit from the controversy.
As the academic community awaits further developments, prospective students and parents are advised to rely on official communication channels from JAMB and the respective universities for accurate admission information.
The situation remains fluid, with education authorities expected to release official statements addressing the disowned lawsuit and its potential impact on the admission timeline.
