JAMB Denies Kickback Allegations as Speculative and Misleading

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has publicly denied allegations of involvement in kickbacks, describing the reports as speculative and misleading. In a statement issued on February 27, 2026, by the board's advisor registrar, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB refuted claims made in a report circulated online on December 9, 2025, which concerned the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, Hon.

Oboku Oforji. JAMB insisted that the allegations were entirely unfounded and aimed at damaging the board's reputation.

The statement criticized the report as reckless and an attempt to malign the institution, urging media practitioners to adhere to professional standards of accuracy and verification in their reporting. JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and integrity, stating that it would not be distracted by baseless allegations designed to serve ulterior interests.