An undergraduate student of the University of Abuja, Cyprian Igwe, who was recently rusticated by the school has sued its authorities at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Igwe was rusticated for calling for a meeting and demonstration against the recent hike in school fees. Igwe had urged his colleagues in a message posted on its WhatsApp group to protest against the hike in school fees.
University Of Abuja Student Rusticated Over Planned Demonstration Against Tuition Fee Hike Sues School, Seeks Immediate Reinstatement, N50Million In DamagesIgwe was rusticated for calling for a meeting and demonstration against the recent hike in school fees.
According to court documents obtained by SaharaReporters, Igwe is seeking the enforcement of his fundamental rights to personal liberty, fair hearing and freedom of movement as guaranteed under Sections 35, 36 and 41 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and Articles 6,7& 12 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights Ratification and Enforcement) Act.
Among others, he is seeking an order setting aside his purported rustication for violating his fundamental rights to a fair hearing.Igwe is also seeking an order “reinstating forthwith the Applicant as a bonafide student of the 1st Respondent with all rights and privileges attached thereto.”
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