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The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has come out in strong support of three University of Ibadan students who were suspended for peacefully protesting a massive tuition fee hike. The suspended students, Olamide Gbadegeshin, Aduwo Ayodele, and Nice Linus, known as the “UI3,” were penalized for speaking out against the university’s decision to increase fees from ₦69,000 to over ₦412,000.
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The FUOYE SUG described the suspension as “unjust,” “repressive,” and “a betrayal of the principles of accessible education and democratic engagement.”
In a solidarity statement, the Union stated, “The Federal University Oye-Ekiti Students’ Union Government (FUOYESUG) strongly condemns the unjust suspension of Olamide Gbadegeshin, Aduwo Ayodele, and Nice Linus — the UI3 — for protesting the University of Ibadan’s exorbitant fee hike.
The statement continued, “Their peaceful demonstration against fees rising from ₦69,000 to as high as ₦412,000 was a courageous stand for accessible education, not a crime. By silencing these students, the university undermines the right to education and free expression, betraying its mission of fostering knowledge and justice.”
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The FUOYE SUG aligned itself with the broader #FeesMustFall campaign and student solidarity platforms, demanding the immediate reinstatement of the suspended students. The Union accused the University of Ibadan of operating a kangaroo panel that denied the students access to proper legal support and due process.
The statement concluded, “To our dear comrades, the UI3: You do not stand alone. Across campuses, we rise with you. Your courage is not just heard — it is felt, it is respected, and it will be remembered!
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