Ondo Govt Withholds WAEC Results Of 17 Students Over Controversial Sign-Out Video

The Ondo State Government has taken disciplinary action against 17 students from three public secondary schools following a viral sign-out video recorded after the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Naija News reports that the affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, Aquinas College, Akure, and CAC Grammar School.

They were accused of engaging in misconduct during celebrations marking the end of their examinations.

The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed students tearing their school uniforms and chanting slogans considered inappropriate.

The decision was reached after an emergency meeting organised 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 punishment, the government directed that the students’ official testimonials and WASSCE results be withheld indefinitely.

Their names have also been entered into a newly established misconduct register, known as a black book, in their respective schools.

The ministry further ordered all secondary school principals across the state to create similar records for students found guilty of misconduct in the future.

The government also took action against some school officials.

Senior officers in the affected schools were issued queries over what was described as poor supervision that allowed the celebrations to turn disorderly.

In addition, authorities directed that any student seen in the video who was not a member of the graduating class should be expelled immediately.

Speaking after the disciplinary session, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, said the state government would not tolerate actions capable of damaging discipline and the reputation of schools in Ondo State.

He stated that while students have the right to celebrate the completion of their examinations, such celebrations must be conducted responsibly and within acceptable standards.

Ajibefun expressed concern over the growing sign-out culture among secondary school students, saying it should not become an excuse for unruly behaviour or actions aimed at attracting attention on social media.

According to him, the government remains committed to protecting the standards and reputation of the state’s education sector and will continue to act against indiscipline in schools.