Peter Obi Calls on JAMB to Shield Students from System Failures Amid 2026 UTME Registration Chaos
Former Labour Party presidential candidate and prominent Nigerian politician Peter Obi has strongly criticised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over ongoing difficulties in the registration process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, Obi highlighted the persistent overcrowding, confusion, and hardship faced by candidates, particularly at JAMB's office in Amawbia, Anambra State. He described the situation as a regrettable repeat of challenges observed in the previous year, following the proscription of several Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres over alleged infractions. "Last year, concerns were raised about the hardship students faced at various centres across the country, particularly at the Amawbia, Anambra State, office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board," Obi stated. "The expectation was that corrective measures would follow. Sadly, as I passed ...