Alex Ekwueme University Ndufi-Adike Ikwo has indefinitely suspended Alex Ikemini, a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on on Security (Ebonyi North) to Governor Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, over alleged cult activities.
Ikemini, a new Political Science student sparked outrage after being photographed wearing a suspected cult insignia during the matriculation on March 14, 2025.
Following social media backlash, the Governor sacked him on Tuesday via statement from the Secretary, Grace Umezuruike.
The University followed with a suspension letter on Friday, signed by Registrar Ifeanyi Igwe, citing a breach of matriculation oath and ongoing Investigation by the disciplinary committee.
It read: “The Vice-Chancellor has considered the report in the allegation of cult-related behavior levelled against you based on the display of cultism as shown on March 14, 2025, during the matriculation ceremony of the university.
“You are hereby informed of your matriculation oath and fact that cult-related activities are unacceptable and against the rules and regulations governing students activities in the university as well as a security and moral threat to the University Community.
“Consequently, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Senate, has directed that you be suspended indefinitely from the University pending the outcome of the investigation of the matter by the Students Disciplinary Committee of the University.
“You are by this letter, hereby suspended from the university. This letter conveys the Vice-Chancellor’s directive”, the letter added.
-9News Nigeria.
