Education
Oborevwori suspends Delta Poly rector, bursar amid financial misconduct probe
Written By: Emmanuel Ikhenebome
24 Oct 2025 03:48 PM
Ogwashi-Uku, Delta – In a decisive move to uphold transparency and accountability in public institutions, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the immediate suspension of the Rector and Bursar of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku for six months.
The action, announced Friday, also upholds the prior suspension of the institution's Registrar, paving the way for an impartial investigation into serious allegations of administrative lapses and financial irregularities.
The suspensions were detailed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, who emphasized the governor's role as Visitor to the polytechnic.
"This is a purely administrative measure to ensure the integrity of the ongoing probe and prevent any potential interference," Emu stated.
The affected principal officers—Rector Professor Emmanuel Achuenu and the Bursar—face scrutiny over claims of unauthorized expenditures, gross misconduct, and breaches of financial regulations, as highlighted in a recent report from a parliamentary investigative committee reviewed by the Delta State House of Assembly.
This development follows a turbulent period at the polytechnic, which has been marred by internal power struggles and union unrest.
Earlier this year, in July 2025, the Governing Council attempted to suspend Prof. Achuenu for similar reasons, only for the state Ministry of Higher Education to intervene, citing procedural flaws and reinstating him.
However, escalating tensions culminated in a two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) last week, which the council accused of shielding management from accountability.
The Assembly's indictment on October 23, 2024, appears to have tipped the scales, prompting the governor's swift endorsement.
During the suspension period, the Deputy Rector will assume acting duties as Rector, while the most senior accountant in the Bursary Department will serve as Acting Bursar. The state government has directed the Ministry of Higher Education to oversee the polytechnic's operations, ensuring stability and adherence to due process.
No timeline for the investigation's completion has been specified, but officials have pledged a "thorough and professional" review to restore confidence among staff, students, and stakeholders.
Governor Oborevwori, known for his administration's focus on value-for-money governance, reiterated Delta State's zero-tolerance policy for corruption in tertiary institutions.
As the investigation unfolds, all eyes are on Ogwashi-Uku to see if this marks a turning point in Delta's higher education governance.
The action, announced Friday, also upholds the prior suspension of the institution's Registrar, paving the way for an impartial investigation into serious allegations of administrative lapses and financial irregularities.
The suspensions were detailed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, who emphasized the governor's role as Visitor to the polytechnic.
"This is a purely administrative measure to ensure the integrity of the ongoing probe and prevent any potential interference," Emu stated.
The affected principal officers—Rector Professor Emmanuel Achuenu and the Bursar—face scrutiny over claims of unauthorized expenditures, gross misconduct, and breaches of financial regulations, as highlighted in a recent report from a parliamentary investigative committee reviewed by the Delta State House of Assembly.
This development follows a turbulent period at the polytechnic, which has been marred by internal power struggles and union unrest.
Earlier this year, in July 2025, the Governing Council attempted to suspend Prof. Achuenu for similar reasons, only for the state Ministry of Higher Education to intervene, citing procedural flaws and reinstating him.
However, escalating tensions culminated in a two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) last week, which the council accused of shielding management from accountability.
The Assembly's indictment on October 23, 2024, appears to have tipped the scales, prompting the governor's swift endorsement.
During the suspension period, the Deputy Rector will assume acting duties as Rector, while the most senior accountant in the Bursary Department will serve as Acting Bursar. The state government has directed the Ministry of Higher Education to oversee the polytechnic's operations, ensuring stability and adherence to due process.
No timeline for the investigation's completion has been specified, but officials have pledged a "thorough and professional" review to restore confidence among staff, students, and stakeholders.
Governor Oborevwori, known for his administration's focus on value-for-money governance, reiterated Delta State's zero-tolerance policy for corruption in tertiary institutions.
As the investigation unfolds, all eyes are on Ogwashi-Uku to see if this marks a turning point in Delta's higher education governance.
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