Nigerian students' association backs due process in Gbajabiamila allegations, opposes calls for removal

NANS, in a statement signed by its President Akinteye Babatunde, emphasized that no public official should be sanctioned based on unproven claims. The student body stressed the importance of due process, fairness, and the rule of law over public pressure, calling for restraint until investigations by competent authorities are concluded. NANS noted that the Federal Government has clarified that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC, which Adeyemi allegedly claimed to head, is not an agency under the current administration, and criminal charges have been filed against Adeyemi.

The association defended Gbajabiamila's public service record, highlighting his role in resolving the 2022 ASUU strike and his support for education. While supporting transparency, NANS warned against "trial by media" and politically motivated campaigns, urging Nigerians to avoid prejudging the matter and allow security agencies to conduct thorough investigations.