In a dramatic turn of events, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dropped a bombshell on Prof. Cyril Osim Ndifon, the former Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar. After an intense two-month forensic analysis of call logs, videos, and messages, ICPC has stacked up more than 70 pieces of evidence against Ndifon, who now faces trial on serious charges including sexual harassment, molestation, and outright rape.
The courtroom saga is set to be a gripping one, with ICPC assembling a lineup of 15 witnesses, mostly students, for a trial that's expected to be 80-90% driven by electronic evidence. The allegations paint a picture of a university rocked by scandal, with students claiming everything from forced sexual encounters to explicit acts.
Ndifon, who vehemently denies any wrongdoing, is also in hot water for alleged obstruction of the investigation. But that's not all – financial irregularities have also been thrown into the mix. It's alleged that Ndifon imposed unauthorized fees on students, misappropriated journal fees, and even promised a law journal that never materialized.
The investigation has unearthed some eyebrow-raising revelations about the university's admission process. Apparently, under Ndifon's watch, the Direct Entry Admission for the year 2022/2023 was anything but straightforward. Out of 37 candidates shortlisted, only eight were deemed eligible. It's a university scandal of epic proportions.
And that's not the end of it. Students paid hard-earned money for a law journal that never saw the light of day. The ICPC claims that Ndifon, over three years, collected funds for a non-existing law journal, raising serious questions about financial mismanagement.
Adding more spice to the already sensational story, there are allegations of interference with witnesses. Ndifon and his lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, are accused of making calls to a star witness, attempting to influence her cooperation with ICPC officers.
In a twist of fate, Ndifon, in a lengthy 20-page statement, staunchly denies all accusations of harassment and rape. As the legal battle unfolds, all eyes are on the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the fate of the former law dean will be decided.
The stage is set, the stakes are high, and the legal showdown promises to be a gripping spectacle with twists and turns at every corner. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this unfolding saga.
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