Ebonyi University Suspends Governor Nwifuru Ex-Security Adviser for Cultism Days After Matriculation

The management of Alex Ekwueme University in Ebonyi State has suspended Felix Okemini, a former special assistant on security to Governor Francis Nwifuru, over allegations of “cult-related behaviour” during his matriculation ceremony.

Mr. Okemini, who had been dismissed earlier in the week by the governor due to gross misconduct, was placed on indefinite suspension by the university just six days after matriculating as a political science student.

His suspension letter, dated March 20, circulated on social media, stated that the suspension would remain in effect indefinitely, pending the conclusion of an investigation into the cultism allegations against him.

“The vice-chancellor has considered the report on the allegation of cult-related behaviour levelled against you based on the display of cultism as shown on March 14, 2025, during the matriculation ceremony of the university,” the letter reads.

It further stated, “Consequently, the vice-chancellor, on behalf of the 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.”