Sex-For-Grades: OAU Makes Headlines Yet Again

By Emmanuel Dominic 

Obafemi Awolowo University makes it to the headlines again, but this time, it is based on a sex-for-grades scandal, which involves a Lecturer from the Department of International Relations, whose name is Olabisi Olaleye,  and a 400l student of the department of International Relations, whose name is Motunrayo Afolayan. This is a case in which the student accused the lecturer of sexually harassing her. A complaint had been filed at the University Center for Gender and Social Policy Studies by the victim,  alleging that the lecturer had failed her in Diplomacy course code IRS 305.

This is happening up 2 years after Mr Akindele,  a professor of accounting, was dismissed from the University,  for allegedly demanding sex for grades from a female student.  And was later sentenced to 24months in prison. 

Reliable source. Told Premium times that Mrs Afolayan first took IRS 305 during 2017/18 academic year. But allegedly failed cause she refused to sleep with the lecturer. 

During the next academic year,  2018/19 academic session, she registered again for the course, but she received threats from the lecturer  that she would fail  again and again if she refuses to adhere to his demands. When the other lecturers were fully aware of the development in the case , they asked for proof of the allegations laid against the accused, she then played a recording of Mr Olaleyes voice saying in yourba  that “I promise you would fail this course three times except you sleep with me.” She recorded the accused, based on an advice given to her by a friend who had sometimes been harassed by the lecturer in the past.

A source from the university said " So she was in Olaleye's office and just as predicted,  Olaleye held her by the hand and began to fondle her.  While he was carried away,  the lady turned on the voice recording application on her phone and taped all his Vulgar words including the threat. Mr Afolayan refused to share the audio recording with anyone,  saying she was afraid of being ridiculed. When her Departmental Lecturers couldn't help. She sought for a female lecturers help from the faculty of law,  who then told her to report to the University authorities. As soon as Mr Olaleye learnt the matter has escalated,  he released Miss Afolayan result and others too,  which actually showed that they passed the course.”

The University authorities set up a probe panel headed by Yetunde Ajibade, the Provost of PostGraduate College , in response to the students complaint. Mrs Ajibade, a Professor,  is the first female provost of the College. The panel has met with all the concerned parties; Miss Afolayan, Mr Olaleye,  Mr Omotuyi(the person the matter was firstly reported too), and Kehinde Olayode, the Head of department,  International Relations, amongst many others.

Mr Olaleye appeared before the panel in November last year, while Mr Omotuyi met the panel on January 9. Miss Afolayan had appeared before the panel, alongside several other female students in the department who also served as witnesses. A statement written by Mr Olaleye,  says,  that the lady and two other girls came to meet him at his office,  telling him to change the date for his exam, Which was clashing with there 400l course,  and he told them he couldn't. And that he didn't know her until the timetable issue came up.  And the reason for her results being held, was that, his co-lecturer who taught the course with him,  was busy with accreditation issues. When further questioned about when he join the school,  he couldn't recollect,  and couldn't give an answer why he hasn't collected his doctorate degree, even after 13 years of reportedly enrolling for it. 

Justice 

Since the awareness of this occurrence, several confessions have been coming in from closed WhatsApp groups,  Twitter and  even a female Alumni narrated a similar experience with Mr Olaleye.  An Alumni Who lives in United Kingdom, stated that "Mr Olaleye should not escape the wrath of the law this time" Some said,  he is drunk and very reckless . Many female student have fallen victim of Mr Olaleyes sex for grade tactics. And now, some accuse lecturers who are close to Mr Olaleye in the faculty,  trying to mount pressure on the panel, and so they can secure a soft Landing for their colleague.

The University's Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju,  stated in a statement released , that justice will be served , and that the precedent created with a similar case in the past should assure the public of the University administrations commitment to ensuring fairness and justice. He stated that " There is no basis for anybody to nurse fear about the possible outcome of the probe ". He also said, " we have since gone past that stage at OAU. Nobody told us before a panel was set up,  and the gender center that was created was aimed at creating unfettered access to justice”

Source: Premium Times

Possible Bed Space For Final Year Students As DSA Makes New Release

The Division of Student Affairs in its latest special release informs the final year students of a possible but “slim chance” of accommodation. DSA affirms that it is a tradition for freshmen and final year students to benefit from the bed spaces provided by the school.

 However, as a result of the reaction to last release that only freshmen would be provided accommodation on campus, the management states that “It would be unfair to ignore the reality of insufficient bed spaces for the students in this category and go ahead to make students unprepared against the possibilities of not getting bed spaces because of the limited bed spaces on campus.”

It was also stated that the last release was to get students prepared as the possibilities to get accommodation on campus is very slim. 

The management plead with students to be patient as efforts are made to secure the immediate usage of the newly constructed hostels at Parakin Area. 

Graduating English Students Mourn Loss Of Class Member

Adekilekun Fatiu who was reported dead on 31, December 2019 was an English student (a member of the class of Candor 2019 graduating set). He wrote his final exams on 21st December 2019 with his classmates and went home on the same day. He had gone home for the holiday with the intention of going back to complete his project in school. There is no information on the state of his health before his demise, it was however reported that he was not active online for 2 days. He was also the project leader of his group. 

His class, the Class of Candor was shaken and saddened by the news and some class members had a lot to say about him;

"Adekilekun Fatiu, my friend was awesome. Amongst my friends in the department, he was the most jovial and humorous. He was also very reserved, I will always go to his room in Awo to snap note. He was very generous as he gave me food to eat whenever I visited. He was the group leader of his project work which they  have written to chapter 4.He actually went home  after our  last exam being the 21st of December 2019. I pray Allah forgive him and count him among the pious one."

Arogundade AbdulGhalib Dami

" Adekilekun Fatiu was a cool guy.". Another classmate said.

We wish all family and friends the strength to bear this irreparable loss.

How To Maintain Your Glam This Harmattan period

By Babalola Moyinoluwa

This festive period is the period of dry skin, dry throat, dry nose, white skin, white lips, cracked lips, cold and heat all at the same time! Yes, it's the Harmattan season

And yes beloved, we are at that season of the year.

What should we do enjoy this period despite the demerits it brings?

1. Drink lots of water: It is easy to get dehydrated this period because of the intensity of the sun’s radiation. It is very advisable to keep a bottle of water handy. Don’t wait till you get thirsty like we always do before you drink water. You can even make it an hourly routine, it won’t hurt at all.

2. Moisturize: It is very essential to use moisturizing soap or cream. Apply the moisturizing cream all over your feet including under your feet. Apply it during the day and even at night before going to bed. Have a moisturizing cream handy always!

3. Dress Warmly: Clothes with layers are awesome for this period. As much as possible, avoid wearing skimpy clothes. Also wear hats and glasses to keep your face away from the sun.

4. Right shoes: For this season, covered shoes and boots are recommended, avoid wearing sandals because of dust in order to avoid white feet.

5. Get a blanket for the night: It is expected that the weather at night will be very cold, get a blanket for warmth.

6. Handy lip balm: It is quite difficult to talk well with a dry lip or smile beautifully for the camera. Lip balm or Lip gloss does the wonders; it is very advisable to keep it handy.

7. Take night baths: This period can be very dusty, ensure to take your bathe in the night.

Regardless of the harmattan, we are indeed going to have an awesome festive period!

Happy New Year!

          
From everyone at OAUPEEPS, we say a very big thank you to the entirety of the management and studentship of Obafemi Awolowo University OAU, Ile-Ife. Through thick and thin, good and bad, setback and success, we managed to stick together as intellectuals, as a school, and overall as a family.

   Despite the hiccups here and there, we are grateful for being able to pull through. 2019 could have been better, but we all hope and pray that 2020 would be the best.

 From the entire team of OAU peeps, we wish everyone a wonderful end to a year and the prosperous beginning of the new year.   

We wish everyone happy resumption in advance, and a wonderful year ahead

Signed 

Pelumi Hassan

Editor-In-Chief

"Payments Will Be Made for The Period of Stay..." DSA

By Emmanuel Dominic

The Division of Student Affairs as regards students who wish to stay in the Hall of Residence during the SIWES/Teaching Practice program state conditions governing the availability of accommodation.

 Firstly,  students who have been offered bed space will be allowed to stay in the Hostel

Secondly, payment will be made for the period of stay according to the regulation guiding staying back in the hostel

Then lastly, letter of undertaking to be written by each student on terms and conditions for stay

Note: This information is addressed to those running a holiday program (SIWES/TEACHING PRACTICE e.t.c)

OAU Students React To New Accommodation Policy

As a result of the special release by the Division of Students Affairs of Obafemi Awolowo University, several reactions have begun to circulate within the student's community of the institution. 

The notice emphasized that stallites will be denied accommodation on campus for this coming session 2019/2020 by not being legible for bedspace balloting which is against the habitual tradition of this great institution. 

The students, most of whom are away from the university campus for the festivities of the season, mostly complained about the new development.

Some students were of the notion that the decision taken by the DSA was harsh and would have negative effects on the academic, health or security of students.

"First, the landlords and agents in Ife would use this as an opportunity to extort the students. This is unfair!" A student who pleaded anonymity said.

A final year student in the Faculty of Arts, Oluchi, also contributed to the issue "I hope the news (about the bedspace) is not true? Where do they want to send us to ?"

Another student in the Faculty of Education, Happiness, said she can't believe the story and she hopes the school authority review the decision to be taken because many students would be immensely affected as they will be subjected to insecurity and housing problems.

A number of students, however, tried to reason with the decision claiming that it was more important for the freshmen to get accommodation on campus that returning students as they were still very much naive to the environment.

While many students remain hopeful, several continue to await further developments from the division on the state of accommodation on campus next session.