The vice chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University has finally reacted to the scandalous reports of one of its professors requesting an exchange of sex for pass marks.
In a statement personally signed and released to the public, on Wednesday, April 11, the vice-chancellor, Eyitope Ogunbodede, said that investigation of identifying the person involved is currently in progress. Reporters that Ogunbodede said;
Quote
“In full compliance to all applicable laws, the university has set up a high powered committee to investigate the allegation and submit its report within one week. Anyone found culpable will be dealt with decisively. “The university considers segxwal harassment as an offence punishable contrary to the code of conduct and anti-segxwal harassment policy. The university will never condone such act by any staff or students.”
Similarly, the chairman of Congress of University Academics, Obafemi Awolowo University,Mr Niyi Sunmonu, maintained that if it is established that the leaked audio is true, the perpetrator is not fit to be in the academic environment.
Quote
“Lecturers are expected to mould the lives of students.”
Cueing in on this, the national coordinator of Educational Rights Campaign (ERC), Hassan Soweto, condemned the act, saying previous segxwal harassment cases in the university were not properly dealt with.
Furthermore, while speaking on a radio program, ‘Frank Talk’ on Rave 91.7 FM, Osogbo, the activist, a former student of the university, called for an independent panel that should include elected representatives from staff unions, students and women NGOs.
Meanwhile, a reverend along with several members of the Anglican Diocese of Ife, Osun state who spoke to Premium Times on Tuesday, April 10, said they had listened to the audio proof and confirmed it was indeed Professor Akindele who was heard demanding sex to pass a female student in the recording.
Hopefully, in no time justice should be served.
I am a metro reporter on Gistmania, I have been publishing news materials for over 5 years
Posted: at 11-04-2018 04:21 PM (6 years ago) | Hero
fineboy77 at 11-04-2018 04:43 PM (6 years ago) (m)
Hope you guys no dey speak so much English to buy time enough to be able to exonerate dat randy guy
What is the color beneath your skin?
Posted: at 11-04-2018 04:43 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
he must go, he must go, say no to corruption, and its so important because the anti corruption starts from the home and Schools, these are the two vital components in the fight against corruption.
Posted: at 11-04-2018 07:07 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
fineboy77 at 11-04-2018 08:23 PM (6 years ago) (m)
Quote from: crocatum on 11-04-2018 07:07 PM
he must go, he must go, say no to corruption, and its so important because the anti corruption starts from the home and Schools, these are the two vital components in the fight against corruption.
That is if the ones to punish him are not equally corrupt
What is the color beneath your skin?
Posted: at 11-04-2018 08:23 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
cypanyahucha at 12-04-2018 07:46 AM (6 years ago) (m)
Proper investigation is key and appropriate punnishment handed to the culprit. However, if it is false, the accisers should prepare for libel and prof will make handsome money. It's a win win affair.
Posted: at 12-04-2018 07:46 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
AbuAmeenah at 13-04-2018 08:03 AM (6 years ago) (m)
Quote from: cypanyahucha on 12-04-2018 07:46 AM
Proper investigation is key and appropriate punnishment handed to the culprit. However, if it is false, the accisers should prepare for libel and prof will make handsome money. It's a win win affair.
Posted: at 13-04-2018 08:03 AM (6 years ago) | Newbie