BREAKING: Again, University of Calabar suspends Prof. Ndifon over sexual harassment allegation

The management of the University of Calabar UNICAL has announced the suspension of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, a protest by female law student alleging sexual harassment.

The Professor of law has also been suspended from the University some few years ago over similar allegation.

The suspension, effective from August 17, 2023, was conveyed through a letter signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe.
CAPITAL POST learnt that the protest by the female law students earlier in the week led to a letter of query issued to him, but which he gave a weak response.

In the wake of his response, the Vice Chancellor expressed dissatisfaction with his explanations, leading to the subsequent suspension.

The official letter read, “Please refer to our letter Ref UC/REG/DISC.45A dated August 14, 2023, on your alleged violation of the provisions of the extant laws and policies of the University and your response to the said letter which was dated 16th August, 2023.”

As a result of the Vice Chancellor’s dissatisfaction, Prof. Ndifon has been relieved of his role as Dean of the Faculty of Law.
He has also been placed on suspension pending an investigation into the allegations.

This investigation will be carried out by a panel that will be set up specifically for this purpose.

The suspension’s effectivity is from August 17, 2023. Prof. Ndifon has been instructed to transfer all University property in his possession, along with his official responsibilities, to the Sub-Dean of the Faculty before vacating his office.

Furthermore, he is required to stay away from the University premises, except when responding to an invitation from the panel overseeing the investi