The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has warned against defamatory statements targeted at the board in connection with the alleged leakage of the results of the just-concluded Common Entrance Examination.

The board also denied any involvement in the alleged leakage, as reported during a programme on a radio station in Ibadan.

In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Media Team, the Board described the allegation as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary damage to its reputation and leadership.

The Media Team said: ”For the avoidance of doubt, OYOSUBEB is not involved at any stage in the conduct, setting, production, or handling of questions for the Common Entrance Examination.

”Therefore, any attempt to link the Board, its Executive Chairman, or its officials to the alleged leakage is completely unfounded.

”OYOSUBEB, therefore, warns that any defamatory statement, false allegation, or continued smear campaign against the person and reputation of the Executive Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, by any broadcaster or media platform will be met with strong legal action. The Board will not hesitate to pursue all lawful remedies available to protect the integrity and reputation of its leadership”.

The Board stated that the administration of Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has consistently upheld transparency, accountability and professionalism in the discharge of its responsibilities, adding that: ”It will not allow unsubstantiated allegations or speculative reports to tarnish the integrity of the Board or its leadership”.

The Board also clarified  that any complaint, inquiry or concern relating to the conduct, administration or outcome of the just concluded Common Entrance Examination should be directed to the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, which is the appropriate authority responsible for the examination.

”Such matters should not be directed to OYOSUBEB, which has no involvement in the conduct or administration of the examination”, it added.

The Board called  on the management and presenters of the said radio station, as well as other media organisations, to exercise caution and verify facts before making or airing allegations concerning OYO SUBEB and its officials.