Unizik’s SUG president impeached

Students Senate Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has announced the impeachment of Comrade Izuchukwu Ejikeme Francis as SUG President; Vice President Onyinyechi Nwachukwu sworn in as the new president

Comrade Francis Izuchukwu Ejikeme has been removed from his position as Students Union Government (SUG) President following an impeachment.

According to a letter signed by the Senate President of the 30th House, Ozoelom Precious Oluchukwu, and the Chief Clerk, Amagba Gloria Akuoma, the impeachment was based on several allegations. These included his instigation of a protest and facilitation of a press conference against the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Pro Chancellor, and University Governing Council, in violation of Section 39 of the SUG constitution.

This section mandates that the President must secure approval from two-thirds of the entire union membership before declaring any demonstration or confrontation on behalf of the union.

Additionally, Comrade Ejikeme was accused of usurping the constitutional powers of the SUG Vice President by organizing the students’ week, in breach of Section 41(f) of the SUG constitution, among other allegations.

In a related development, the Vice President, Comrade Onyinyechi Nwachukwu, was sworn today, July 23, 2024, at the Giant House, to act and oversee the office of the SUG President.