By: Gbolagade Sunday and Túndé Jr. Adé.
The Polytechnic, Ibadan authorities has terminated the appointment of a chief lecturer, Mr Ajadi Kelani Ojo Omotosho from the Department of Urban and Regional Planning for misconduct and immoral acts that adverse to the ethics of the institution.
This is contained in a press release signed by the Registrar/Secretary to the Council of the institution, Mrs. Fawale M.T on September 17th, 2020.
According to the release, Mr. Kelani Ojo was shown the way out of the institution following his involvement in an act of misconduct which resulted in embarrassing and tarnishing the image of the institution.
Mr. Ajani Kelani was alleged to have been involved in an inappropriate behavior and poorly managed relationship with his former student, which led to him appearing before the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee.
The planery conclusion was that he was guilty and he was subsequently sacked by the Governing Council. Termination is the apparent punishment for the allegations that amounted to misconduct.
The content of the termination letter read thus;
“You will recall that you were engaged in an inappropriate behavior and a poorly managed relationship with your former student. These resulted in embarrassing and tarnishing the image of your employer, The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TIP).
“You will also recall your responses and appearances before the Investigation Panel and Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee that looked into the above matters. After a careful consideration of the issues above, the Governing Council found you guilty as your actions and activities amount to misconduct.
“The Governing Council therefore approved the immediate termination of your appointment with effect from Friday, 11th September, 2020.”
