Outrage In Ondo: WAEC Results Of 17 Students Withheld Over Viral Sign-Out Video

The Ondo State Government has sanctioned 17 students from three public secondary schools over a controversial sign-out video recorded after the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College, and CAC Grammar School, all located in Akure. They were accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct during celebrations marking the completion of their secondary school examinations.

The disciplinary measures followed the circulation of a viral video on social media showing students tearing their school uniforms and chanting slogans deemed inappropriate by authorities.

The decision was reached during an emergency meeting convened by the Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology with the management of the affected schools at the ministry’s headquarters in Akure.

As part of the sanctions, the government ordered the indefinite withholding of the students’ WASSCE results and official testimonials. Their names have also been entered into a newly created misconduct register, commonly referred to as a “black book,” in their respective schools.

In addition, the ministry directed all secondary school principals across the state to establish similar misconduct records for students found guilty of disciplinary offences in the future.

The government also held school authorities accountable for the incident. Senior officials in the affected schools were issued queries over what was described as inadequate supervision that allowed the celebrations to degenerate into disorderly conduct.

Authorities further instructed that any individual featured in the viral video who was not a member of the graduating class should be expelled immediately.

Speaking after the disciplinary meeting, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, stressed that the government would not tolerate actions capable of undermining discipline or tarnishing the image of educational institutions in the state.

While acknowledging students’ right to celebrate the completion of their examinations, Ajibefun emphasized that such celebrations must be conducted responsibly and within acceptable limits.

He also expressed concern over the growing sign-out culture among secondary school students, warning that it should not serve as a platform for unruly behaviour or social media-driven publicity stunts.

According to the commissioner, the state government remains committed to upholding discipline, protecting the integrity of its schools, and preserving the reputation of the education sector through firm action against misconduct.