University Suspends Governor’s Aide For Alleged Cultism
Obinna Uchendu Abakaliki
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufi-Alike Ikwo has suspended indefinitely, Mr. Alex Okemini for alleged cult related activities.
Mr Okemini was until recently the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ogbonnaya Nwifuru on Security (Ebonyi North).
He was sacked on Tuesday following controversy that arose during the Matriculation of the University.
It was gathered that Okemini was one of the new students admitted into the institution to study Political Science, but during the Matriculation he was pictured wearing insignear suspected to belong to a secret cult group.
The picture which trended on social media attracted condemnation, with many calling on the Governor to sack him, and the University to dismiss him.
Following the complaints, Governor Nwifuru in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Grace Umezuruike announced the dismissal of Mr Okemini.
Also, the University in a letter on Friday, offered him indefinite suspension.
The letter signed by the Registrar of the institution, Ifeanyi Igwe, explained that the suspension was due to cult related behavior allegations leveled against him.
The institution noted that the acts goes against the Matriculation oat Mr Okemini took during the Matriculation.
The letter further said that he remains suspended pending the investigation by institution.
The letter read: “The Vice-Chancellor has considered the report on allegation of cult related behavior leveled 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 the fact that cultism and 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 Senate, has directed that you be suspended indefinitely from the University pending the outcome of the investigation of this 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.
