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Election Controversy Rocks FUOYE: Students Demand Justice Over Alleged Rigging
Students of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, have expressed outrage over what they describe as a deliberate manipulation of the recently conducted Student Union Government (SUG) elections by the university authorities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In separate interviews with PUNCH Metro on Monday and Tuesday, several students alleged that the university compromised the integrity of the May 24, 2025, election to favour preferred candidates aligned with the administration.
A student identified as Ajayi claimed that the electoral guidelines were flouted to rig the outcome.
“There was clear bias and unfairness. The election was supposed to run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but it didn’t start until 12:30 p.m. due to technical problems,” he said.
He further explained, “At 5:00 p.m., when our candidate was in the lead, they suddenly extended the voting time without any justification. Then they extended it again from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
“During that period, the result page began showing ‘Error 504’. We tried accessing it with VPNs, but nothing worked. Even with the illegal extension, voting should have stopped at 6:00 p.m.”
Another student, Ola, echoed Ajayi’s frustration, accusing both the university’s ICT team and management of orchestrating election interference across multiple positions.
“They didn’t just tamper with the presidential vote. The ICT team and university authorities were deeply involved. At first, voting required OTP verification. But when our candidate was ahead, they suddenly removed that requirement.”
He demanded a rerun, insisting the school should adhere strictly to its own electoral rules.
Remi, another student from the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, claimed that his faculty was deliberately sidelined and the vote count was manipulated at the final hour.
“This isn’t new. The school has a track record of manipulating elections to impose their favourites,” he said.
He explained that the election didn’t start on time due to technical issues. “Although it was scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., it only began at noon. Then, just before the revised closing time of 6:00 p.m., they extended voting again by an hour without informing students.”
He detailed how the OTP system failed many students. “The OTPs weren’t delivered. Ten of us went to the situation room in Ado to report the problem, and we suggested removing OTP to prevent voter suppression. The CSO refused, saying rules couldn’t be changed midway.”
However, he said, “Minutes before closing, they removed the OTP anyway and then shut down the portal. At 7:00 p.m., our candidate, Olaleye Temitope Oluwagbemiga, was leading by 13 votes.
“Just two minutes later, the system crashed, and then they declared his opponent the winner by 19 votes. We’re left in the dark as to how that result was calculated.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has argued that the North is not disadvantaged in Nigeria’s power-sharing arrangement under democratic rule.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the statement during an interview on Arise Television, where he spoke on zoning, fairness, and political balance in the country.
He noted that since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the South has held the presidency for about 18 years, while the North has governed for roughly 10 years.
According to him, this should be taken into account when discussing which region has benefited more from the country’s power rotation system. He also maintained that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only major political party with zoning clearly embedded in its constitution.
“The South has governed for 18 years and the North for 10. So who is really in deficit if we are being fair? Even more broadly, the only party with zoning formally entrenched is the PDP,” he said.
Atiku also recalled the constitutional conference held during the military era under General Sani Abacha, where he led a group that opposed the inclusion of rotational presidency in the constitution.
He said the proposal, championed by the late former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, was rejected at the time because his group had majority support among delegates.
According to him, Ekwueme later acknowledged that the decision may not have been ideal during his funeral years later. Atiku added that he now believes a rotational system, if adopted earlier, could have ensured a more balanced distribution of power across Nigeria’s regions.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken about the source of his wealth, saying it was built long before he entered politics through years of business investments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he explained that his fortune came from ventures across logistics, real estate, agriculture, education, and the oil and gas sector.
He said he was already a fully established businessman before joining politics and had interests spread across different parts of the economy.
According to him, his financial background has never been in doubt because of how his wealth was acquired.
Atiku also recalled his role in the early formation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he was among its key founders and also contributed financially to its establishment.
He further noted that during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a panel was set up to investigate his activities. He said the panel included figures such as Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu, and that he allowed the process to proceed without relying on his immunity.
“I made my money through business before joining politics. I invested in oil and gas, logistics, agriculture and other sectors,” he said.
“I was already established in business before I came into politics.”
“I played a major role in setting up the PDP and contributed financially to its formation.”
“No one accused me of corruption because my sources of income were clear.”
“A panel was set up to investigate me, and I allowed it to go ahead without hiding behind immunity,” he added.
Atiku remains active in Nigerian politics and is currently seeking the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted approval for a fresh legal move seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen investigations into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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