The Governing Board of Federal University, Oye Ekiti has suspended the registrar of the institution, Mr Olatunbosun Odusanya, over allegations of misconduct leveled against him over irregularities in recent appointments.

Odusanya, who has been directed to hand over all the university property in his care to the officer next in rank to him immediately, would henceforth be receiving half salary pending investigation and the determination of the case against him.

A statement titled ‘FUOYE registrar suspended’ in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday signed by Wole Balogun, the Special Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Fasina, stated, “The Deputy Registrar at the VC’s office, Mr Mufutau Ibrahim, has been appointed by the University Council, as Acting Registrar of FUOYE”.

The statement read, “Odusanya was suspended by the university Governing Council, chaired by Dr Mohammed Yahuza, to allow for proper investigation into allegations of misconduct leveled against him over irregularities in recent appointments.

In line with the regulations governing the Conditions of Service of Senior Staff on CONTIS 06 and the above in the University, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, on behalf of Council, has directed that your appointment be suspended from the university with half salary, with immediate effect, pending the determination of the case against you.”

The registrar, when contacted, said, “I have received the letter. I received it this morning when I got to the office. I have no further comment.”