Ebonyi Varsity Suspends Ex-Gov’s Aide Over Alleged Cultism
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, has suspended Felix Okemini, a former aide to Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, over alleged involvement in cult-related activities.
Okemini, who was recently admitted to study Political Science, had served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security (Ebonyi North) before his dismissal on Tuesday.
His suspension followed the circulation of an image from the university’s matriculation ceremony, where he was seen wearing an insignia suspected to be linked to a secret cult.
The viral image sparked public outrage, prompting calls for his removal from both the government and the institution.
The Ebonyi State Government, through the Secretary to the State Government, Grace Umezuruike, had earlier announced his dismissal.
In response to the controversy, the university, in a letter signed by its Registrar, Dr. Ifeanyi Igwe, on Friday, stated that Okemini’s actions breached the matriculation oath.
The letter read, “The Vice-Chancellor has considered the report on the allegation of cult-related behaviour levelled against you based on the display of cultism as shown on March 14, 2025, during the matriculation ceremony of the university.
“You are hereby informed of your matriculation oath and the fact that cultism and cult-related activities are unacceptable and against the rules and regulations governing students’ activities in the university as well as a security and moral threat to the University Community.
“Consequently, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Senate, has directed that you be suspended indefinitely from the university pending the outcome of the investigation of this matter by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee of the university.
“You are, by this letter, hereby suspended from the university.
“This letter conveys the Vice-Chancellor’s directive.”
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