In our age of smartphones and viral clips, a single video can flip reputations in 24 hours. That’s what happened when a clip surfaced showing a woman, Leavitt Felix, caught writing an ICAN examination and allegedly claiming she was doing so on behalf of Dr. Sarah Enoch Adi — Taraba State’s Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning.
In that moment, a public servant’s name became entangled in a scandal that strikes at the heart of credibility: impersonation during professional exams.
ICAN, the accounting body, has stepped in. Dr. Adi has denied involvement. The public waits. But beyond the charades and video frames, this controversy exposes deeper vulnerabilities: of examination integrity, of justice when power is involved, and of what society demands of its leaders.
What the Investigation Reveals So Far
A viral video allegedly shows Leavitt Felix caught sitting an ICAN exam under the name of Commissioner Sarah Enoch Adi. According to supervisors, records list Adi as the registered candidate. Felix admitted to taking the exam, but claimed she was contracted by someone named “Joshua,” and denied knowing the Commissioner personally.
Another man, identified as Abraham Moses, was also allegedly caught writing an ICAN exam for someone else (a “Mr. Martins Emmanuel”), and Moses claims the same person, “Joshua,” arranged the transaction.
ICAN’s response: strong condemnation. The body has begun a formal investigation, reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for impersonation, and promised disciplinary action if rules are breached.
Dr. Sarah Enoch Adi has publicly denied involvement. She says she never registered for the ICAN exam in question, doesn’t know the woman in the video, and had not been contacted by the police over the matter.
How Much Are Credentials Worth When They Can Be Bought?
In a country where titles, qualifications, and certificates are pathways to prestige, power, and opportunity, the temptation to shortcut the system is huge.
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But when even those charged with managing public funds and responsibilities are implicated, the damage goes deeper. It’s not just about one exam or one candidate; it’s about what is normalised.
Because if people believe that public officials cheat or misrepresent their credentials, the trust in governance, in professional certification, in meritocracy erodes. It can turn from “cheating is wrong” to “cheating is the way things are done unless you’re exposed.” That weakens institutions, devalues real achievement, and ultimately hurts everyone.
