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Who the heaven leaked exams?

Local exams that have been teetering on the brink of infamy for quite a while finally face-planted – nose first – with leaks greater than the North South Water Carrier pipes.

Heads must roll. Heads will roll. Heads must somewhat find a way to clean this mess. The time for lip flapping is so gone. We cannot afford to sit idly by when the integrity of our exams is on the line.

Everyone must be concerned and stand up. Teddy Roosevelt, an ex-US president once said, America must speak softly but carry a big stick. For our country it is time to speak loudly and carry a big stick. But who the heaven leaked the exam? What was their motive? To make students pass? That would be funnier than a tongue-tied presenter.

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