Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over reported difficulties faced by candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Anambra State. Obi described the situation as troubling, citing long queues, technical glitches, and the financial strain on families struggling to secure registration slots for their children.

According to reports from affected areas, many prospective candidates have had to travel long distances in search of accredited centres, only to encounter delays linked to network failures and limited biometric capturing facilities. Obi warned that such challenges could discourage students and deepen inequality in access to tertiary education, especially for those from low-income backgrounds.

He called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to urgently intervene by increasing registration centres, improving technical infrastructure, and extending deadlines where necessary. Obi stressed that the examination body must adopt a more humane and efficient approach to ensure that no eligible student is denied the opportunity to pursue higher education due to systemic bottlenecks.