The tangled VC was examined after a leaked voting note arose, which implies him in a case of sexual harassment involving one of his married staff, engineer Adebayo Folashade. Many protesters on Thursday besieged the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, with the immediate suspension of Professor Abayomi Fasina, the vice-chancellor of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (Fuoye), on allegations of sexual harassment. The protesters, who came under the control of the coalition of civil society organizations against corruption, wore posters with inscriptions such as “Ekiti deserves better” and “Protect our Women.” They argued that Fasina should step aside to allow an independent investigation into the allegations against him. The tangled VC was examined after a leaked voting note arose, which implies him in a case of sexual harassment involving one of his married staff, engineer Adebayo Folashade. Tunji Alausa, the leader of the protest, Victor Adetola, addressed journalists after submitting a petition to the Minister of Education, and the need for quick action to prevent further damage to the reputation of the institution. “We looked at the developing story that was underway in that university, and as an organization that is in general before the well -being of Nigerian students and the education community, we cannot remain silent,” Adetola said. He expressed concern about delays in the ongoing disciplinary investigation, which was initially planned within three weeks, but now stretched in six months without a resolution. “The issue will be dissatisfied if there is no thorough investigation. The institution must be disinfected. The disciplinary committee only got a three-week ultimatum. Then they requested another three weeks. Even with the involvement of the Governing Council, nothing was done,” Adetola said. In addition to allegations of sexual harassment, Adetola expressed concern about corruption and administrative irregularities at Fuoye, which he said he had not controlled. “We see that a lot of corruption has celebrated. One of the most critical issues is the case of sexual harassment involving a married assistant director at the school. It is essential that the VC steps aside, or that the Governing Council relieves itself from its position, so that an independent investigation can be conducted in all the requests we wrote, ‘he added. The protesters filed their petition with the Federal Ministry of Education and requested to take decisive steps. They also promised to increase their claims to other relevant agencies to ensure justice serves. “We have brought this matter to the Ministry of Education today, and we will ensure that other agencies are copied. The generations that come to us deserve an environment and a society that is fair and egalistic,” Adetola added. On January 23, 2025, Saharan Porters reported that the school BC, Fasina, acknowledged that they had made romantic progress towards Adebayo and expressed frustration with the disclosure of their interaction. In a sound recording obtained by Saharan Porters, Fasina admitted to making romantic progress towards Adebayo and expressing frustration over the disclosure of their interaction. Fasina interviewed Adebayo to know how their conversation was leaked to a third party. The sound conversation went as follows: Fasina: Why did you reveal our discussion? Adebayo: I! I never do so. FASINA: Well, why I called you, someone told me and I know it comes from you. Adebayo: I never can. FASINA: He told me that I was making even progress towards you. Adebayo: Me? Fasina: It was so obvious that it was you. He said: I progress with you that if I do, that I should stop. Then I even said that we gave some people money to manipulate the appointment for the registrar, many things and I was like Haba! Adebayo, how could you do it to me? No one will know that I have made progress towards you. I don’t think anyone would ever notice it. Number two, no one will know that, he said SSS called him in Abuja Blah Blah about the matter, so that means you didn’t learn your lesson. I’ll tell you why. You had a problem with soremecun, nothing bad to make your progress, you have options to say no. But don’t start externalizing, start telling people, you make a mockery of yourself, because number one is not just the woman on campus. Many others also make progress with the vice -chancellor, it is not everyone who makes progress for me. Many ladies make me progress, but the point is that the fact that someone is making progress towards you does not mean that you have to respond. It shows no maturity and then you expose yourself to danger. Because people will definitely know that you are the architect of your problem. Someone told me and said, ‘What’s the problem with this girl? If she has a problem with soremecun, and she has a problem with you, what is going on? “The person also said, ‘This is part of what I have done for you. Even if I made romantic progress towards you, even if I did, I apologize for it. I already apologized, which is why I blocked you on my phone. Today I was forced to call you, but I do not want any interaction with you, which is why I said that Akin should be here. However, I did not want Akin to know about this. Adebayo: Excuse me, Sir, what you say is like extortion. Fasina: It is not extortion; The person called me and said to me, I have taken it up. Adebayo: Have you ever asked him who told him? I never called Noah, let me call him. FASINA: He told me that even the people in the DSS office mentioned that this is what the situation is. I don’t even know who you booked with, if it wasn’t for him, he won’t say it. He said that someone made progress towards you, harassed you and claimed that they wanted to have fun with you. He told me that if I do, I have to stop. He confirmed me that I am a man of good status as a Christian. If you really told people about it, stop. He also mentioned that they called him from the SSS office. How can anyone outside know what is happening here? Adebayo: I want you to give me a fair trial, you remember the time you last mentioned me that Sobowale said something. FASINA: No, even from last night, was Sawablale in my house. Seeds, let me tell you. Adebayo: Oga, let me talk. Fasina: I won’t, I won’t do it because you can’t convince me. Adebayo: I don’t have to convince you; The truth must be told. FASINA: As you see me now, the mistake I have ever done in my life is that I made love for You. If I love someone, this is my way of showing it. You are such a married woman. But the point is that I felt we should be. For me you can go, but I said what is in my mind and Sawbowale said that too. The person who told him is up to six, and they did not speak very well. Sowbowale said you are not mature. Adebayo: Sir, let me say something. Fasina said: I thought you were a good Christian. Sowbowale said why would I date someone’s appointment? I have a plan and the passion to pursue it. If someone offends me, I will apply the same passion not to like that person. Adebayo: Oga, excuse me sir, let me say something. FASINA: I brought Olaiye back and told Olaiye that you insulted me through Uvil and these people, but you taught your lesson, it is me. And I said I forgave you. Adebayo: Please let me say something. FASINA: If you like, you must take me ooo. Adebayo: How would I take you up? I tried to show you that I didn’t call him. FASINA: No, just move on. Adebayo: The number one thing is that I don’t expect you to expose our conversation to anyone. I felt bad that day, and when I called you, you said it was no problem. This is next to the point. You know that I will never do anything like this; You may not believe me. FASINA: I heard you. I told management that they should be very careful with you. If anyone can say noah that we paid money for the appointment of the registrar and scholarship, this is a serious problem.
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