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UniZik Vice Chancellor Election Causes Controversies And Discrimination
At Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UniZik) in Awka, Anambra State, controversy rises as the election process for a new Vice-Chancellor has become embroiled in accusations of discrimination.
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has taken a stand against the university’s Governing Council, alleging unfair treatment toward its members.
In response to these grievances, MDCAN is seeking legal action from the National Industrial Court, arguing that the selection process for the Vice Chancellor is biased.
MDCAN is pushing for the Vice Chancellor selection to be postponed until the pressing issues at hand are addressed.
Despite these demands, insiders within the University Council indicate that interviews for the Vice Chancellor position are still set to occur this week.
The atmosphere on campus is tense, with stakeholders warning that failure to address the allegations could lead to significant unrest within the university community.
Concerns have been raised regarding the eligibility criteria established by the Governing Council for the Vice Chancellor position.
Many in the university community believe these criteria unfairly discriminate against certain candidates.
In light of this, calls for intervention have reached the highest levels of government, with appeals directed at President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Education.
The hope is that their involvement can avert a potential industrial crisis that could disrupt university operations and affect students’ education.
The controversy has escalated, particularly following the Pro-Chancellor’s actions since taking office, which have been criticized in connection with the Vice Chancellor selection process.
The university’s Senate recently expressed discontent with the Council’s advertisement for the election, which they believe is flawed.
Their request for the Council to retract this advertisement was reportedly ignored, further fueling discontent among faculty and staff.
At the heart of MDCAN’s complaints is the revised qualification criteria for the Vice Chancellor position, which now mandates that candidates possess a doctorate.
This new requirement has effectively disqualified many qualified members of MDCAN who possess significant administrative experience within the university.
Dr. Victor Modekwe, the Chairman of MDCAN’s NAUTH Nnewi Chapter, emphasized that previous advertisements allowed for equivalent qualifications alongside relevant experience, making the current standards seem unjust and exclusionary.
Adding to the controversy, the Council is accused of securing a consent judgment from the National Industrial Court in Awka on October 19, which may clear the way for the election to continue, despite the ongoing disputes.
The House of Representative plan to start an awareness for the cause of gender-based violence on the streets of Abuja on Monday. The government aim to spread the awareness and reduce the forms of gender violence in the country.
The peaceful march will start at 8am from the Speaker’s Car Park, National Assembly Complex, and will end at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters.
Details of the March was discusses at the House of assembly, 1000 participants will be attending which will also include the representatives and members of the public. This awareness is a sign of national unity and fighting for justice to restore stability in the country.
The Labour Party (LP) has firmly rejected claims that it is collaborating with President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in preparation for the 2027 elections.
The allegations, made by human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju in a viral video, were addressed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh.
The LP emphasized its role as the leading opposition party, with its National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, consistently criticizing the current administration’s policies.
The party highlighted its post-2023 election efforts to hold the government accountable while advocating for reforms in Nigeria’s electoral system.
According to Ifoh, the LP remains committed to credible governance and dismissed any insinuations of collusion as baseless.
Describing Adeyanju’s claims as damaging and unfounded, the party challenged him to provide evidence to support his allegations.
The LP reaffirmed its stance as a principled opposition force determined to ensure fair and transparent leadership selection processes in the country.
A 25-year-old Indian man, Rohitash Kumar, narrowly escaped being cremated alive in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, after being mistakenly declared dead by hospital staff.
Kumar, who had hearing and speech difficulties, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday following an epileptic seizure. A doctor declared him dead without conducting a mandatory postmortem examination, and his body was sent for cremation.
As the funeral pyre was about to be lit, witnesses noticed Kumar’s body moving. He was immediately taken back to the hospital, where he died the next day during treatment.
The incident has led to the suspension of three doctors, with police launching an investigation into the negligence. Authorities have promised strict action to prevent such errors in the future.
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