The Nationwide Affiliation of Polytechnic Scholars, on Thursday, condemned the new rustication of 12 scholars of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun Environment.
The affiliation additionally accused the Rector, Dr Sanni Yahaya, of tyranny and rarity of loyalty to the welfare and travel of the scholars, and demanded his sack.
NAPS’ Vice President on Particular Tasks, Kazeem Ajewole, in step with a observation, made this name at a countrywide assembly of the scholars’ frame on Wednesday at Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun Environment.
The scholars have been stated to had been lately disregarded for a protest in opposition to the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee.
NAPS has, alternatively, described the occupation of the varsity control as unjust and a “miscarriage of justice” which should no longer be left unchallenged.
The observation partially learn, “The management of NAPS strongly condemns the unjust rustication of the scholars by means of the Rector, maximum particularly owing to the cases that encompass their rustication.
“This occupation is a miscarriage of justice, inhuman and unfavorable to the travel of the affected scholars, and a setback to schooling in our nation at immense.
“The Rector’s decision has not only affected the students’ morale but also weakened their focus on their academic careers.”
The scholars’ frame added that the “rustication is a clear indication of the Rector’s disregard for due process and the welfare of students,” including that it has “evidence of other inhumane policies implemented by the Rector, driven by personal aggrandisement agendas.”
NAPS, in its observation, demanded “the quick sack of the Rector for his improper misconduct and inhumane remedy of scholars, quick reversal of the rustication of the affected scholars, implementation of an excellent and clear disciplinary procedure in addition to the status quo of a pupil welfare committee to safeguard scholars’ rights are secure.
“If our demands are not met within two weeks, we will be forced to take drastic measures which include shutting down the institution, and organising a peaceful protest until our demands are met by the Federal Ministry of Education, FCT, Abuja among others.”
On Wednesday, the Nationwide Affiliation of Nigerian Scholars, in a observation by means of its Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, condemned the scholars’ rustication, explaining that the affected scholars have been unjustly punished for exercising their constitutional rights.