Character Defamation: Suspended Dean of UNICAL Sues VC, others to court

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Here are the news summary about the suspended Dean of the Law Faculty at the University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, filing a lawsuit against the institution's Vice Chancellor and others:

Prof. Cyril Ndifon's Lawsuit:

1. Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Law Faculty at the University of Calabar, has filed a lawsuit against the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, and three others.

2. He alleges character defamation and expresses displeasure over his reputation being tarnished despite not being involved in any wrongdoing.

Legal Proceedings:

3. The lawsuit is filed as Suit No: NICN/CA/ 42/ 2023 in the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Calabar Judicial Division.

4. The defendants named in the lawsuit include the University of Calabar Registrar and Prof. Dorathy Oluwagbemi-Jacob.

5. The defendants are required to respond within eight days after being served with the summons.

Allegations Against the Vice Chancellor :

6. Prof. Ndifon accuses the Vice Chancellor of colluding with the President of the Law Students' Association (LAWSAN) at UNICAL and one of the Vice Chancellor's relatives, Destiny Omokiti, to orchestrate a protest against him with the intention of damaging his reputation.

7. Following the protest, the LAWSAN President issued a public apology, stating that he concealed the true purpose of the protest from innocent students.

8. Prof. Ndifon claims that his right to access the University of Calabar premises has been restricted by the Vice Chancellor's orders.

Concerns About Removal from Office:

9. Prof. Ndifon raises concerns about his removal from the position of Dean of the Law Faculty, stating that it was done without a prior vote at a faculty meeting, which he argues is not in line with the University of Calabar Act.

10. He questions the competence and legitimacy of the panel established to investigate the allegations against him, arguing that it lacks the necessary authority.

University's Response:

11. The University's Public Relations Officer, Mr. Effiong Eyo, clarifies that the institution set up a panel to investigate the allegations against Prof. Ndifon but emphasizes that no one has found him guilty.

12. The University is prepared to participate in the court hearing as Prof. Ndifon has chosen to pursue legal action.

These are the details surrounding Prof. Cyril Ndifon's lawsuit against the University of Calabar and its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, related to allegations of character defamation and procedural concerns.

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