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Osun election: FUOYE debunks report of VC Ogunwole’s arrest
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Osun election: FUOYE debunks report of VC Ogunwole’s arrest

From Vanguard · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has denied reports of its Vice-Chancellor's arrest.
  • Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, who served as the Chief Returning Officer for the Osun State governorship election, was reportedly detained.
  • The university stated the reports are false and that Ogunwole is performing his duties as VC.

The management of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has strongly refuted claims that its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, was arrested and detained by police in Abuja. Reports had circulated suggesting his detention following his role as the Chief Returning Officer in the recent Osun State governorship election.

Prof. Ogunwole has not been arrested, detained, or invited by the police or any other security agency in connection with his official duties as Returning Officer or for any other reason.

— Dr Sunday Saanu, FUOYE Director of Communications and Public AffairsDenying reports of the Vice-Chancellor's arrest.

Dr. Sunday Saanu, FUOYE's Director of Communications and Public Affairs, described the reports as "entirely false, baseless, and deliberately fabricated." He confirmed that Prof. Ogunwole had successfully completed his responsibilities as the Independent National Electoral Commission Returning Officer for the election, during which he declared Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner. Saanu emphasized that Ogunwole has neither been arrested nor detained by any security agency.

For the avoidance of doubt, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, the substantive VC of FUOYE, successfully discharged his responsibilities as the Independent National Electoral Commission Returning Officer for the Osun State Governorship Election.

— Dr Sunday Saanu, FUOYE Director of Communications and Public AffairsConfirming the Vice-Chancellor's successful completion of his election duties.

The university management further clarified that Ogunwole traveled to Abuja on Monday for official university administrative matters, unrelated to his election duties. They expressed concern over the spread of fake news, stating it could cause unnecessary anxiety. The institution urged the public to disregard the false reports and exercise caution with unverified social media claims. FUOYE reiterated its commitment to transparency and assured stakeholders that Prof. Ogunwole remains active in his role as Vice-Chancellor, working to enhance the university's academic excellence.

It is deeply regrettable that some individuals chose to spread fabricated stories aimed at causing unnecessary anxiety among members of the university community, the people of Osun State, and the general public.

— FUOYE ManagementExpressing concern over the circulation of false reports.
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