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The Parents Forum of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, have thrown their weight behind the sacked Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, saying he remains the recognised vice chancellor of the institution.
Speaking with newsmen over the weekend, the chairman of the university’s Parents Forum, Mr Babatunde Majekodunmi, said they were against the action of the governing council, especially its chairman, Dr Wale Babalakin, for purportedly terminating the appointment of Ogundipe, saying the action was illegal and would not stand.
He said Babalakin had promised parents that the council will toe path of peace in running the affairs of the university and should have therefore followed due process if Ogundipe did what warrants his removal.
Majekodunmi further stated that it was unfortunate that this development would not only disrupt the long-cherished peace the university has been enjoying but would also tarnish its hard-earned image locally and globally.
He, however, called on President Muhammadu Buhari as the visitor to the university to wade into the matter in the interest of peace and national development.