Rector’s suspension: Adeleke calls for calm, says investigation to commence soon
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo
Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the protesting Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, to remain calm over the suspension of the institution’s Rector, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo.
He said that full investigation on the matter will commence soon.
The governor, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said a Governing Board will soon be constituted for the institution to take over the matter and investigate the allegation which led to the suspension as well as take appropriate action as soon as possible.
He urged the protesting staff union to shun protest, which had led to the disruption of the ongoing examination within the school.
Adeleke assured the ASUP and the students of the institution that the matter will be looked into and necessary measures taken.
He said: “I understand the reason for the protest over the suspension of the Rector, Dr Tajudeen Adewale Odetayo. The step taken by the administration is necessary, but I assure you that full investigation will commence and every misunderstanding will be cleared.
“I recognize the ASUP, and I urge them to stop the protest and allow investigation to hold for the matter to be sorted. Please do not allow yourself to be used by the opposition. You are important to the government and the public. Please stop the protest and allow peace to be restored to the school community.”
