Residents of Oye-Ekiti have issued a stern warning to the management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), urging them to expedite the processing and release of outstanding academic results and graduation documents. The community leaders cautioned that prolonged delays in releasing these documents leave graduates idle, making them vulnerable to political manipulation and recruitment as thugs ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mr. Sunday Komolafe, a resident who spoke with journalists, stated that the extended delays have caused significant frustration among affected youths, preventing them from pursuing employment and other opportunities essential for becoming productive members of society. Komolafe alleged that some of these idle graduates are already being approached by political interests, with advice to disguise themselves as indigenes of different communities to facilitate their involvement in political activities.
In response to the allegations, Prof. Temitope Babalola, the Dean of Student Affairs at FUOYE, assured the public that the university had addressed the complaints from affected students. “I have met with some of the affected students, and the problem has been resolved. Results are already being issued,” Babalola said. He emphasized the university’s commitment to resolving outstanding academic issues and completing necessary processes to ensure students receive their documents.
Olusegun Ajayi, President of the FUOYE Students’ Union Government, confirmed that the union was aware of the complaints regarding result processing delays. Ajayi stated that the union had formally communicated these concerns to school authorities, urging them to review the situation and provide the necessary attention to affected students. He added that the union would continue to engage university management to ensure a favorable resolution to the matter.
Addressing the specific concern regarding the vulnerability of idle youths to political exploitation, Ajayi advised graduates residing in the university community to exercise caution. While acknowledging the constitutional right of students to participate in elections and support candidates of their choice, he warned against allowing political interests to draw them into activities that could disrupt public peace. The union president stated that the body would engage its members to promote peaceful participation in the electoral process, prioritizing their welfare and safety.
The residents concluded by urging FUOYE management to take immediate action to release the outstanding results. They stressed that timely issuance of documents is critical to enabling graduates to pursue employment, further their education, and engage in productive activities rather than remaining stranded on campus.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
