UNIBEN Students’ Union President and Director of Finance Suspended Indefinitely
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Breaking News: UNIBEN Students’ Union President and Director of Finance Suspended Indefinitely
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) community was hit with a major political bombshell today, January 15, 2026. In an official memo released by the 39th Assembly of the Supreme Parliament, it was announced that two of the highest-ranking executive officers have been placed on indefinite suspension.
The Details of the Suspension
Following an emergency sitting held on January 14, the Students’ Union Parliament (SUP) moved to suspend:
- Comr. Bright Paul – President, Students’ Union
- Comr. Ogagaoghene Prosper Vwegba – Director of Finance, Students’ Union
The suspension takes immediate effect.
Why was this decision made?
The Parliament cited a "comprehensive report" from an Investigative Committee tasked with looking into allegations of misconduct. According to the official statement, the committee found the officers culpable of several serious constitutional breaches, including:
Unauthorized Disbursement of Funds: Moving Union money without following legal protocols.
Financial Irregularities: Failure to raise proper financial vouchers.
Extrabudgetary Spending: Expenditure that fell outside of approved purposes.
Gross Misconduct: General administrative failures that violated the Union’s constitution.
What This Means for Students
The Supreme Parliament, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Enwezor Maclean, has issued an advisory to all students and stakeholders to take note of this development. In student unionism, an indefinite suspension usually means these officers cannot perform any official duties or represent the student body until further notice or until a final impeachment or reinstatement process is concluded.
This move signals a high level of oversight by the 39th Assembly, emphasizing that financial transparency is a priority for this session.
What do you think about this move by the Parliament? Is this a necessary step for accountability, or will it cause too much instability in the Union?
Stay tuned for more updates.
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