In a statement yesterday, Abiru said: “All these claims were nothing but mere figment of my detractors’ imagination. As a matter of fact, I did not play any role in the whole process. “I strongly believe the appointment of LASU VC, like other tertiary institutions nationwide, should be based on competence and due process. He said: “Governor Sanwo-Olu was inundated with petitions arising from the selection process of the vice chancellor by the Governing Council. After a thorough evaluation and investigation of the various complaints, the governor, in his capacity as the Visitor to the university, ordered the cancellation of the process.”

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2021 03:33 UTC