The invitation, issued by the NPF-NCCC and signed by its Director, AIG Akaninyene Ezima, requires Fadehan to report for questioning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
The development came a day after the Lagos State High Court issued an interim injunction restricting Fadehan from making or circulating further public statements concerning WAEC and its Director-General, Dr Amos Dangut.
The order, granted by Justice Yetunde Adesanya in Suit No. LD/ADR/6656/2026, prohibits Fadehan from publishing material considered defamatory of WAEC or capable of damaging Dangut’s reputation, including content shared on platforms such as YouTube and WhatsApp.
The interim order is valid for seven days, unless the court extends it.
Fadehan confirmed receiving both the court order and the police invitation, saying he became aware of the court’s decision on Monday and was subsequently notified to appear before the police the following day.
The legal action followed a series of allegations raised publicly by Fadehan, who serves as Head of Examinations at WAEC’s Anambra office. He had questioned the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results and alleged operational shortcomings that, according to him, affected candidates’ performance.
Among his claims were alleged inadequate calculators for candidates during examinations, which he said particularly affected Mathematics and other subjects requiring extensive calculations.
He also questioned aspects of WAEC’s procurement processes, including the supply of identity cards and service-related charges.
Fadehan said he initially raised the concerns through official channels, including petitions to the WAEC Governing Board, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and the Minister of Education.
According to him, rather than having his complaints fully addressed, he was subjected to disciplinary proceedings and subsequently interdicted.
WAEC, however, has rejected his allegations, with its legal representatives accusing him of publishing a series of videos containing defamatory and inflammatory statements against the examination body and its Director-General.
The council said the publications continued despite a cease-and-desist letter issued to him in August.
WAEC spokesperson, Moyosola Adesina, accused Fadehan of disseminating false information with the intention of damaging the council’s reputation. She also linked his disciplinary issues to an earlier allegation involving a diesel shortage at the council’s Awka office.
The council is seeking a total of ₦825 million in damages from Fadehan. The claim comprises ₦500 million in general damages, ₦300 million in aggravated and exemplary damages, and ₦25 million in legal costs.
WAEC is also asking the court to compel him to withdraw the alleged defamatory statements, issue a public apology and remove the disputed materials from circulation.
The examination council further maintained that Fadehan remains its employee and that his employment status is still under review, disputing claims that he has been dismissed.
Fadehan, meanwhile, has rejected the allegations concerning the diesel matter, insisting that an internal panel investigated the issue and found no evidence of theft. He said the shortage was attributed to a leak.
He also maintained that his current interdiction relates specifically to the defamation allegations and not the diesel incident. Fadehan said he has appealed the disciplinary action and denied that he was acting out of resentment over the sanctions.
