By: Ayomide Akinsola
The University of Ibadan has suspended two students for their involvement in a peaceful protest against fee hikes, while a third student’s case remains unresolved.
Aduwo Ayodele, a final-year student of the History Department, and Gbadegesin Olamide, a final-year Master’s student at the Institute of African Studies, were both handed a four-semester suspension following a sitting of the university’s Central Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC) earlier today.
The peaceful protest occurred in May 2024, before today’s verdict, the students had faced the disciplinary panel on two separate occasions.
Speaking to the press, Aduwo confirmed the outcome: “Yes, we have been suspended for four semesters without committing any crime other than protesting against the hike in school fees.” Meanwhile, Nice Linus, a Law student who also participated in the protest, was not invited to today’s hearing. Her case remains unresolved, adding to concerns about transparency and fairness in the university’s disciplinary process.
Student groups and civil rights advocates have condemned the suspensions as a violation of the students’ right to protest, with many calling for the decision to be reversed and for the university to respect democratic expression on campus.
