OAU denies embarrassing Peter Obi, justifies aborted lecture

Obafemi Awolowo University has refuted reports that it embarrassed former presidential candidate Peter Obi over a planned lecture, stating the incident involved only a student group, not the university administration. The clarification aims to correct the narrative and prevent reputational damage to both the institution and Obi.

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, have denied claims that the institution embarrassed former presidential candidate Peter Obi over a proposed lecture. This clarification was made known in a press statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju on Sunday. The statement explained that a group within the student body […] OAU denies embarrassing Peter Obi, justifies aborted lecture