A former Vice President Zone C of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, (UNN), Prince Petrus Obi, has commended a third-year law student, Mr. Chidi Kingsley Akabogu, for taking his concerns to court over allegations of exam malpractice.
Mr. Akabogu had filed a suit for enforcement of his fundamental rights against the Faculty of Law, led by Prof. Festus O. Ukwueze and Dr. Clara Obi-Ochiabutor.
Prince Obi praised Mr. Akabogu’s courage in choosing a lawful route when he felt his rights were being trampled upon, noting this is not common among students.
He also commended the Faculty of Law for handling the matter responsibly by defending their position in court and abiding by the judgment. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, was credited for providing leadership that allows operation under the rule of law.
The court ultimately dismissed Mr. Akabogu’s suit with a cost of N300,000 imposed on him. Prince Obi appealed to the Faculty to consider waiving this cost as a gesture of fairness and magnanimity.
He urged Mr. Akabogu to cooperate fully with the Examination Malpractice Committee’s process and encouraged the University to view Mr. Akabogu as an asset embodying values of justice and fairness.
This case, according to Prince Obi, has set a new precedent showing that discipline and rights can be balanced without intimidation or abuse of power, strengthening UNN’s image as a citadel of learning and justice.
“UNN Student’s Courage in Court Upholds Rule of Law on Campus, Says Alumnus Prince Petrus Obi”
An alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prince Petrus Obi, has commended a third-year law student, Mr. Chidi Kingsley Akabogu, for taking his concerns to court over allegations of exam malpractice.
Mr. Akabogu had filed a suit for enforcement of his fundamental rights against the Faculty of Law, led by Prof. Festus O. Ukwueze and Dr. Clara Obi-Ochiabutor.
Prince Obi praised Mr. Akabogu’s courage in choosing a lawful route when he felt his rights were being trampled upon, noting this is not common among students.
He also commended the Faculty of Law for handling the matter responsibly by defending their position in court and abiding by the judgment. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, was credited for providing leadership that allows operation under the rule of law.
The court ultimately dismissed Mr. Akabogu’s suit with a cost of N300,000 imposed on him. Prince Obi appealed to the Faculty to consider waiving this cost as a gesture of fairness and magnanimity.
He urged Mr. Akabogu to cooperate fully with the Examination Malpractice Committee’s process and encouraged the University to view Mr. Akabogu as an asset embodying values of justice and fairness.
This case, according to Prince Obi, has set a new precedent showing that discipline and rights can be balanced without intimidation or abuse of power, strengthening UNN’s image as a citadel of learning and justice.
