A heartbroken Nigerian mother has taken to social media, her voice trembling with frustration, to rally others in a call for a nationwide protest against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
In a raw and emotional video shared on twitter, she poured out her anguish, claiming that her child—along with countless other students—failed the 2025 WAEC exams, particularly in English and Mathematics, because of what she called the council’s chaotic organization.
In the viral clip, the mother, visibly shaken, accused WAEC of forcing students to endure grueling exam schedules, with some papers starting at noon and dragging on until nearly midnight.
“Mothers, come out o! It’s like WAEC wants its end,” she cried, her words heavy with a mix of anger and desperation.
“Most of the students failed Maths and English. Is it supposed to be like that? They started exams by noon and were still writing at 11 p.m.—where is that done?”
Her plea struck a chord, sparking a wave of reactions online as parents, students, and others grappled with her claims.
She insisted the mass failures weren’t because the students didn’t study, but rather a result of WAEC’s disorganized logistics, which left kids exhausted and overwhelmed.
“This year’s WAEC is not it. Let’s shout at them so they can do something,” she urged, calling on fellow mothers to demand answers and accountability.
The online response was a mixed bag, reflecting the raw emotions and divided opinions swirling around the issue.
One user, @trustfund23, was skeptical, commenting, “Which one be abiamo? Na una pikin no read, dem dey dance amapiano for TikTok,” suggesting some students might not have prepared enough.
Another, @1Emma001, pointed out, “But WAEC dey deny say dem no write exam for night,” casting doubt on the mother’s account.
Meanwhile, @ZeeHakeem offered a more optimistic take, saying, “My sister, English and Mathematics is really good oooo,” hinting that not all students struggled.
On a practical note, @xybox acknowledged the logistical mess, writing, “WAEC messed up with their logistics.
There’s an opportunity for the kids to write GCE this November. Let them do better. Their brain is still fresh.”
