Governor Nwifuru,
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University, located in Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, has suspended Felix Okemini, a former aide to Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, over alleged involvement in cult-related activities.
Okemini, who previously served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security for Ebonyi North, was relieved of his duties on Tuesday.
Recently admitted to study Political Science at the university, he was photographed during the matriculation ceremony wearing an insignia believed to be linked to a secret cult.
The image, which quickly circulated on social media, sparked widespread outrage and prompted calls for his removal from both government service and the institution.
Governor Nwifuru, via the Secretary to the State Government, Grace Umezuruike, announced Okemini’s dismissal earlier in the week.
In response to the controversy, the university took decisive action.
In a letter signed by its Registrar, Dr. Ifeanyi Igwe, the institution suspended Okemini indefinitely, citing a violation of the matriculation oath. The letter stated:
“The Vice-Chancellor has considered the report on the allegation of cult-related behaviour levelled against you based on the display of cultism as shown on March 14, 2025, during the matriculation ceremony of the university.
“You are hereby informed of your matriculation oath and the fact that cultism and cult-related activities are unacceptable and against the rules and regulations governing students’ activities in the university as well as a security and moral threat to the University Community.
“Consequently, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Senate, has directed that you be suspended indefinitely from the university pending the outcome of the investigation of this matter by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee of the university.
“You are, by this letter, hereby suspended from the university.
“This letter conveys the vice chancellor’s directive.”
