Eboma Raymond, the expelled 300-level student of Crawford University, has defended his actions, insisting that he committed no offence and was penalised for raising concerns about student welfare and campus conditions.
Raymond, who studied Physics with Electronics, was recently expelled following the recommendation of the university’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee over allegations including making “seditious statements,” insubordination, and inciting unrest.
In a statement submitted to the university’s security unit, the student said his comments—made during a church service—were grounded in a Sunday School lesson and aimed at highlighting what he described as the institution’s failure to meet its obligations to students.
“I cited Crawford University as an example… that when one party breaks a covenant… the other party is no longer obligated to fulfil his part,” he explained, arguing that students were expected to comply with rules despite what he alleged were lapses by the institution.
He listed concerns including inadequate water supply, poor electricity, and unsafe sanitary facilities in student hostels.
“Our toilet… is very dangerous, and it is inhumane to ask human beings to use a toilet that not only has a risk of collapse but also doesn’t even flush properly,” he said.
Raymond also alleged that some improvements within the university were driven more by parents than by the management, raising questions about accountability and resource utilisation.
“The only good… is done by Parents’ Forum… this calls for one to question the funds supposed for these amenities,” he stated, while noting that his claims about possible financial mismanagement were based on personal belief rather than documented evidence.
He further raised concerns about alleged staff misconduct and called for institutional accountability, while defending student activism as a response to unmet needs.
“There wouldn’t be a need for activism if the school were doing their part… once the voices of students aren’t heard… there will be agitation,” he said.
Recounting a previous incident, Raymond alleged he had confronted university officials over a water shortage in his hostel, describing the situation as a “severe water crisis.” He claimed he was later threatened by senior administrators after the encounter.
Despite the allegations, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Solomon Olanrewaju Makinde, has maintained that due process was followed in the expulsion, emphasising adherence to institutional rules and disciplinary structures.
The case has intensified debate around student voice, campus governance, and the balance between institutional authority and accountability in private universities.
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