JAMB denies kickback allegation, describes report as misleading

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed allegations linking it to a rejected multi-million naira kickback, describing the claims as speculative and lacking any factual basis.

In a statement signed by its Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the Board said it was responding to a publication circulated on December 9, 2025, concerning the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, Oboku Oforji.

JAMB rejected the report in its entirety, insisting that it was misleading and not grounded in verifiable facts.

“The said publication is speculative, misleading, and deeply unfortunate. It is devoid of factual foundation and appears calculated to misinform the public,” the statement read.

The examination body further described the report as an attempt to tarnish reputations, warning against what it termed reckless and insinuative journalism.

“JAMB views this as a deliberate attempt to malign and discredit institutions and individuals through reckless reporting. Journalism anchored on conjecture and unverified allegations undermines public trust,” it stated.

The Board urged media organisations to uphold professional standards by prioritising accuracy, fairness, and proper verification before publishing sensitive claims.

Reaffirming its position, JAMB stressed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity, adding that it would not be distracted by what it described as baseless allegations.