Nigerian students, parents ask OAU to prosecute randy lecturer

Nigerian students, parents ask OAU to prosecute randy lecturer

- Nigerian students and parents have asked Obafemi Awolowo University to prosecute Professor Richard Akindele

- Akindele was recently sacked by the university for demanding sex for mark from a student

- The school was commended for sacking the professor, which will serve as a deterrent to other lecturers

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and parents of students in higher institutions have called on the authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University to prosecute randy professor, Richard Akindele.

Recall that Legit.ng earlier reported that Akindele was found guilty of abusing his power by demanding sex in exchange for marks from a master student of the university, Monica Osagie.

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Tribune reports that the national president of Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria, Haruna Danjuma, said OAU had done very well for sacking the lecturer so as to serve as punishment to him as well as a deterrent to other lecturers who may be nurturing similar habit.

“But the university should not hesitate to prosecute him in a court of competent jurisdiction in order to face the full wrath of the law," he added.

The national president, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Aruna Kadiri also said, while he advocated the prosecution of the sacked lecturer, he commended the management of OAU for the action taken.

“So, what OAU has done on this matter is well commendable and NANS appreciates it as a union. It will serve as a warning to every other lecturer that they cannot just be harassing our ladies in any form,” he said.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, reportedly announced the sacking of Professor Richard Akindele.

Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, the vice chancellor of the university, announced the sack at a press conference in Ife on Wednesday, June 20.

He said the Governing Council sacked the lecturer having found him guilty of all the charges against him.

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Source: Legit.ng

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