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Ms. Monica Osagie, the female student involved in the “sex for mark” scandal with Professor Richard Akindele of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has finally spoken up.
The institution had suspended the professor but said Monica did not appear before the investigative panel set up, despite being invited.
But Monica’s lawyer, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, said the university never invited her client to hear her side of the controversy, contrary to the institution’s claim.
However the lawyer confirmed receiving a letter yesterday asking the student to report before the panel on Tuesday next week.
According to report, the letter which was dated April 19th, 2018 was not released to the student until 24 hours after the her lawyer denied claims of receiving any form of invitation.
However, the MBA student who was said to have gone into hiding since the incident happened will appear before the panel on Tuesday next week.
As to why Monica resorted to self help, Dr. Abiola pointed out that the student had earlier reported the case to two senior lecturers but they refused to intervene.
The letter inviting the student before the school panel read: “I write at the instance of the Provost, Post-Graduate College to invite you to appear before the investigative panel on alleged harassment of a female student detailed in audio recording at its meeting which will come up at 10:00am on Tuesday April 24 2018.
“Please be informed that on arrival, you are required to call the Secretary to the panel to facilitate your appearance before the panel. Thank you.”