The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) Western Zone has decisively rejected the Governing Council’s resolution.
This resolution cleared Federal University Oye Ekiti’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment allegations.
The union condemned the decision, labeling it unjust.
They accused the council of bias and highlighted procedural flaws from the 8th Extraordinary Meeting held on Tuesday.
In response to the council’s public statement, Dr. Abdussobur Salaam, SSANU’s National Vice President, criticized the integrity of the inquiry.
He pointed out that Prof. Fasina remained in his position throughout the investigation, arguing that this compromised fairness.
This situation ultimately undermined trust in the outcome of the proceedings.
Additionally, the union condemned the council’s failure to conduct a forensic analysis of audio recordings involving Fasina and engineer Folashade Adebayo, which the institution allegedly ignored.
Moreover, SSANU disputed claims that Adebayo filed no formal complaint, labeling the assertion a “brazen lie.”
The council had dismissed the recordings as potential blackmail tools rather than evidence, drawing sharp rebukes.
Additionally, the union highlighted Fasina’s alleged intimidation of Adebayo and his references to collusion with other officials, which the council reportedly overlooked.
In response, SSANU denounced sanctions imposed on Adebayo for “tarnishing the university’s image,” calling them retaliatory.
The group urged the Nigeria Labour Congress and stakeholders to intervene, warning of imminent nationwide unrest across universities.
Dr. Salaam confirmed mobilization efforts across 26 institutions in the Western Zone, signaling readiness for industrial action unless grievances are addressed.
As tensions escalate, stakeholders await formal reactions from the university and federal authorities.
The ongoing dispute highlights significant concerns regarding accountability in Nigeria’s higher education sector.
Consequently, SSANU is determined to maintain pressure until transparency is prioritized.
Meanwhile, students and staff brace for potential disruptions, fearing renewed academic setbacks amid the looming crisis.
The case has reignited debates over institutional handling of harassment claims, with activists demanding independent oversight.
For now, all eyes remain on FUOYE’s next steps as calls for justice grow louder.