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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
There is fear in Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, as the suspended rector, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo, stormed the campus on Thursday morning amidst jubilation by his loyalists.
Odetayo was armed with the injunction of the industrial court, supported by some staff who were loyal to him
He was suspended for alleged financial recklessness and abuse of office.
However, the polytechnic has been divided following the suspension of Odetayo by Governor Ademola Adeleke and the subsequent installation of Kehinde Alabi as the acting rector of the institution.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) has been polarized with the leadership of the union insisting on the reinstatement of Odetayo and some factional members calling for continuation of academic activities.
Odetayo and his loyalists stormed the polytechnic with the injunction secured from the industrial court, directing the state government to ensure that the status quo remained pending the determination of the suit filed by Odetayo.
He proceeded to the Rector’s office displaying the court other for those who challenged his action and tried to prevent them from entering.
The state government has not reacted to the development.
