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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has demanded the immediate probe of alleged certificate racketeering at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku.
NAPS National President, Eshiofune Oghayan, in a statement, in Abuja, on Thursday, stressed the need to uncover all culprits involved in the alleged misdeed, regardless of their status in the society.
He also called for immediate dissolution of the Governing Council of Delta State Polytechnic due to their alleged incompetence and failure to uphold the institution’s integrity since May, 2024.
He condemned the appointment of individuals into the Governing Council of the institution, who, through their poor leadership and mismanagement, or tacit involvement have allowed what it termed the “fake news to escalate unnecessarily.”
The NAP President particularly rejected the “unjust suspension” of the institution’s Registrar without proper forensic investigation and due process adding the hasty suspension without due process remains suspicious.
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He, however, demanded a formal and public apology from Arise TV and Mr. Oseni Rufai within seven days for allegedly broadcasting misleading and unverified information on Delta State Polytechnic, also calling on the Alumni of the Association to approach the court to protect the reputation of their certificates and alma mater.
He regretted that Oseni Rufai, a supposedly seasoned professional would broadcast such a damning report against Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku without conducting a proper verification process.
The NAPS President threatened that failure to meet their demands within seven days, they would be left with no choice other than to lead to nationwide action against Arise TV.
“NAPS will mobilize 0.05 per cent of the 28.1 million Polytechnic students nationwide to occupy and shut down Arise TV offices across the country. This directive is not negotiable, and we call on all Polytechnic students to be on high alert should Arise TV refuse to comply.
“The Polytechnic system will not tolerate irresponsible journalism that tarnishes our institutions without solid evidence. NAPS remains fully committed to protecting the dignity of Polytechnic education and ensuring that students are not subjected to defamation or misinformation.”
He urged relevant authorities, including the Federal Ministry of Education, NBTE, and security agencies, to step in immediately and ensure the integrity, transparency, and credibility to the institution.
