By The Metro 
A disturbing scene has emerged where candidates sitting for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination were sitting for their Agricultural Science practical examination late at night without electricity, using lanterns and mobile phone flashlights.
A video obtained by The Punch showed candidates writing the examination in darkness, with some using alternative sources of light to complete their papers.
The development has sparked concerns among parents over the conduct of the examination and the safety of candidates.
Reacting to the incident, a cleric, Pastor S.O. Solarin, criticised the late delivery of examination materials to centres, warning that prolonged delays could expose students to security risks.
Speaking in a video posted on his Facebook page, Solarin said reports indicated that some candidates had to wait for several hours before receiving their examination papers, forcing them to remain at examination centres far beyond the scheduled time.
He described the situation as disturbing, particularly amid the country’s security challenges, including cases of kidnappings and attacks in some communities.
“It has come to our hearing that some of our students writing WAEC only received their examination papers now. Given the security situation in the country, WAEC officials need to explain why students are being kept at examination centres so late in the day,” he said.
Solarin called on the West African Examinations Council to explain the delays to parents, schools and affected communities.
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