Court reinstates three suspended UI students

The Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday ordered the  reinstatement of three students of the University of Ibadan.

The students were suspended for protesting the hike in school fees on May 13, 2024.

The applicants – Aduwo Ayodele, Gbadegesin Iyanuoluwa and Linus Adaoma – filed the suit against the University of Ibadan and its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, over their suspension for four semesters.

The applicants protested during the inauguration of the institution’s newly elected student union officials on May 13, 2024 and carried placards to demand the reduction of the fees.

The applicants through their counsel, Mr. Adedayo Ajani asked me court to order the reinstatement.

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They urged the court to set aside the decision of the disciplinary committee dated July 14, 2025 for infringement of their rights by not given them fair hearing, treating them like criminals and handing them over to the state joint security network, Operation Burst.

Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Nkeonye Maha said the institution has the right to discipline students, but this must be done fairly and within the law.

Maha said the failure to adhere to fair hearing by the disciplinary committee of the institution rendered the action taken against the suspended students nullity.

The judge stated further that there was no evidence before the court that the peaceful protest disrupted the completion of the inauguration of the newly elected student union executives.

“I hereby set aside the decision of the institution’s disciplinary committee and order the reinstatement of the suspended students and as well restore their full studentship from May 13, 2024,” she said.

The judge also restrained the institution and its agents from further subjecting the applicants to any disciplinary measure with respect to the matter.

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