Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has appealed to citizens of Ile-Ife who are protesting the choice of the new Vice Chancellor for the Obafemi Awolowo University to give peace a chance and stop the protest forthwith.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Tuesday evening, Oyetola noted that Ivory Towers anywhere in the world are sacred institutions and everything must be done to accord them that dignity.
He noted that though the state has no role in the choice of who becomes the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, being a Federal institution, he has responsibility for the safety and security of the institution and its workers as the host Governor.
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To this end, he urged all protesting citizens to exercise restraint and allow peace to reign.
He further said: “It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of concern that I call on the good people of Ile-Ife, especially those protesting over the choice of a new Vice-Chancellor for Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, to stop the further protest and give peace a chance.
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