African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar reacts to the Federal Government’s decision to suspend proposed increases in examination-related fees for WAEC and NECO. Multiple outlets report that the government has halted planned changes affecting registration fees for WAEC and NECO, following public pushback.
Daily Post Nigeria reports that Atiku welcomed the reversal and said it came after widespread opposition to the proposed fee increase. Another Daily Post Nigeria report adds that Atiku had earlier condemned the planned increments, describing them as “insensitive” and economically harmful. He also criticised measures tied to the 2027 examinations, including a uniform N50,000 examination fee for candidates sitting WAEC and NECO from 2027 and additional fee changes for Federal Unity schools.
Across the articles, Atiku’s position is presented through statements posted on his official channels or issued via his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu. The reporting characterises Atiku’s reaction as supportive of the suspension while also reiterating his criticism of the original fee proposals.
