FUOYE suspends two students over alleged cyberbullying of suspended SUG president James Adio as the university orders immediate suspension
The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two students over allegations of cyberbullying the institution’s suspended Students’ Union Government President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio.
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The decision was announced on Friday in a statement published on the university’s official news portal and signed by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tajudeen Opoola, who also serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration).
According to the university, the students, identified as Alao Iyanuoluwa Odunayo and Olawale Abiodun Samuel, were suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome of ongoing investigations into the allegations.
The institution accused the duo of conspiring to cyberbully Adio by allegedly publishing details of his private affairs online.
FUOYE claimed the action was linked to Adio’s alleged inability to meet certain financial demands made by the students.
In the statement, the university expressed concern over what it described as conduct capable of damaging the institution’s reputation and undermining its values.
The management stated that while investigations are still ongoing, it considered the allegations serious enough to warrant immediate disciplinary action.
The university further stressed its commitment to maintaining discipline and protecting its image, warning that any conduct deemed capable of bringing the institution into disrepute would not be tolerated.
The latest development comes amid a broader controversy involving Adio, who was suspended by the university last week alongside a Deputy Director in the Students Affairs Division over allegations of extortion.
The suspended student leader was accused of being indirectly connected to the collection of ₦1,000 from newly admitted students for practical sessions, with university authorities alleging that about ₦700,000 was traced to his personal bank account.
The allegations triggered an internal investigation and led to disciplinary measures against those involved.
The controversy deepened shortly after Adio’s suspension when an explicit video allegedly involving him surfaced online and circulated widely across social media platforms.
The video attracted significant public attention and prompted intervention from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), which called for due process and a fair investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The emergence of the video also intensified discussions about privacy, cyberbullying and the responsibilities of students in the use of digital platforms.
While FUOYE has not provided further details about the specific online posts attributed to the suspended students, the institution maintained that the matter remains under investigation.
University authorities said the suspensions would remain in force pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings and a final determination on the allegations.
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The case has continued to generate interest within the university community and among student bodies, with many awaiting the outcome of the investigations into both the cyberbullying allegations and the earlier extortion claims involving the suspended student union president.
Victory Emmanuel is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
