The Senate of the University of Ibadan has elected Prof. Adebola Babatunde Ekanola the new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university.
Ekanola, who is the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics was elected on Monday, November 30, the same day the tenure of Prof Idowu Olayinka expired as the VC of the premier university.
The PUNCH quoted sources at the meeting, where the election took place, as saying Ekanola scored 275 votes to beat four other professors nominated for the position.
Prof A. Oluleye was said to have scored 80 votes to come second while Prof Adigun Agbaje polled 15 votes to place third; Prof Gbemisola Oke polled 14 votes and Prof Olanike Adeyemi got 13 votes.
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The process of selecting a VC to replace Prof. Olayinka had thrown the institution into crisis prompting the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu to order that an acting VC be appointed.
This would be the first time an acting VC is being appointed for the 72 years old institution.
The Director, Public Communication, University of Ibadan, Olatunji Oladejo, confirmed the election of Ekanola to The PUNCH.
He said, “It is confirmed that Prof Ekanola, current Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics has been elected the new acting vice-chancellor.”
