Babcock University Debunks Infidelity Claims Against Vice-Chancellor Candidate
- Babcock University has strongly denied allegations of sexual misconduct involving its former Associate Vice President for Spiritual Life, Pastor Afolarin Ojewole
- The institution condemned the claims as malicious falsehoods aimed at disrupting its transparent Vice-Chancellor succession process
- In a formal statement, the university reaffirmed its commitment to merit-based leadership selection guided by spiritual and ethical principles
Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, has firmly refuted claims of sexual infidelity levelled against its former Associate Vice President for Spiritual Life, Pastor Afolarin Ojewole.
In a statement issued on Monday, the institution described the allegations as “fabricated, baseless, cheap blackmail and figment of imagination of the unconscionable writer.”
Source: UGC
The university was reacting to a report published by an online medium, which alleged that Ojewole had previously been sanctioned for sexual misconduct involving a student and was now being unduly favoured in the race to succeed the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Ademola Tayo.
Tayo is expected to conclude his second five-year term in November, with a successor to be announced by 1 December 2025.
Babcock University condemns allegations as malicious and unfounded
In a statement signed by Joshua Suleiman, Director of Marketing and Communication, Babcock University condemned the publication, asserting that it was a deliberate attempt to malign the character of the church, the university, and its leadership process.
“The university has never received any allegation or report from anyone whosoever, including the so-called ‘The Apostles Seventh-Day Adventist advocacy group’ or its so-called coordinator, Samson Fasasi, in respect of the candidate mentioned in the said publication,” the statement read.
The university further clarified that no disciplinary committee had ever been constituted to investigate Ojewole for any such allegation, nor had there been any attempt to cover up a non-existent report.
Ojewole’s departure not linked to scandal
Contrary to the claims made in the online report, Babcock University stated that Ojewole left the institution in 2018 on a leave of absence to join his wife in the United States, where they offered parental support to their children. The university emphasised that his departure was not connected to any scandal.
The statement also highlighted the integrity of the ongoing selection process for the next Vice Chancellor, noting that the University Governing Council 2025 Search Committee operates under “the highest spiritual, ethical, and procedural standards.”
Vice-chancellor appointment process remains merit-based
Babcock University reiterated that the appointment of its President/Vice-Chancellor is not political and is not subject to lobbying or compromise. “It is not an election. Rather, it is a sacred and spiritual exercise grounded in merit, excellence, prayerful consideration, adherence to the Church’s longstanding policies, and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement said.
Candidates are reportedly evaluated based on moral uprightness, spiritual soundness, intellectual capacity, emotional stability, and a proven track record of service to the Church and humanity.
The university dismissed claims that the current Vice Chancellor had manipulated institutional policies to favour Ojewole, calling such assertions “a figment of the imagination of the perpetrators of this malicious lie.”
Legal action threatened over defamatory report
Babcock University issued a stern warning to those behind the publication, stating that it reserves the right to seek legal redress for any reputational damage caused. “Should this reckless conduct persist, the University will have no hesitation in pursuing appropriate legal redress to protect its name, the Church, and the individuals so maliciously targeted,” the statement warned.
The institution also urged all candidates vying for the Vice-Chancellor position and their supporters to refrain from engaging in “condemnable tactics or antics,” stressing that the leadership transition process must remain untarnished by falsehood, propaganda, or blackmail.
In closing, the university reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and fairness in the selection of its next leader, assuring stakeholders that the process remains guided solely by merit and service.
Babcock University school fees, courses
Legit.ng earlier reported that Babcock University is ideal for Nigerians seeking higher education at Christian colleges. The university was named after American missionary David C. Babcock, who helped bring the Seventh-day Adventist Church to Nigeria in 1914.
Babcock University school fees will help you understand how much you must pay for a semester or course. Babcock University is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria.
Its mission is to educate students in knowledge and character so they can contribute to society. It has over 7,000 students, over a thousand staff members, hostel accommodations, a cafeteria, and a library.
Source: Legit.ng
