Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has faulted the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for banning several CBT centres nationwide, warning that administrative decisions should not threaten students’ academic future. He made this known in a statement shared on his X account.
Obi acknowledged the need to uphold examination standards but argued that enforcement actions must not unfairly affect candidates. He cautioned that shutting centres without adequate alternatives could create confusion and overcrowding.
With registration for the 2026 UTME closing on March 26 and examinations scheduled for April 16–25, Obi called for urgent interventions. He urged JAMB to expand accredited centres or consider extending the deadline where necessary.
He noted that students in rural and low-income communities would be most affected, as many may lack the resources to travel to distant centres. Such disruptions, he said, could widen inequality in access to higher education.
Obi therefore appealed to JAMB to act swiftly and transparently, ensuring no candidate is denied the opportunity to sit for the examination due to administrative shortcomings. He stressed that protecting students’ interests must remain a top priority.