UNICAL professor accused of soliciting sexual favours for admission – witness testifies in court

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) presented TKJ, a crucial witness (PW2), who testified that Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has allegedly pressured her to exchange sexual favors for admission into the institution.

This was known during a hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Under the guidance of the commission’s legal representative, Osuobeni Akponimisingha, TKJ revealed these allegations before Justice James Omotosho.

According to TKJ’s testimony, she first encountered Ndifon during her enrollment in the Diploma 1 Programme. She recounted that senior students facilitated this connection while expressing condolences to the lecturer following the passing of his mother. Upon her return to school, Ndifon reportedly reached out to her to confirm her presence, a communication to which she responded affirmatively.

In her account, TKJ detailed the subsequent interactions with Ndifon, alleging that he initiated discussions regarding her admission into UNICAL.

However, she asserted that Ndifon’s interest extended beyond academic matters, as he allegedly propositioned her to trade her virginity for securing admission. These accusations shed light on the serious ethical concerns surrounding the admissions process and raise questions about the integrity of academic institutions.

The ICPC’s pursuit of justice in this matter underscores the importance of combating corruption within educational institutions and upholding ethical standards in academic admissions. The allegations against Ndifon highlight the vulnerability of students seeking admission and the potential abuses of power that can occur in such contexts.