The management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has suspended the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Mr. Elijah Ekanem, over alleged gross misconduct.

According to a suspension letter issued on Thursday, October 2, 2025, by the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Dr. Dominic Ekpo, the decision followed Ekanem’s reported forceful collection of a car key from the driver attached to his office as SUG President, as well as giving false information against constituted authorities.

The Dean noted that several attempts—both verbal and written—to caution the student leader proved futile, prompting the university to take disciplinary action in line with its Students’ Handbook.

The suspension takes immediate effect, with Ekanem directed to appear before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee for further investigation.

Meanwhile, the university has directed the Students’ Union Vice President to assume the role of Acting President of the union pending the outcome of the investigation.

Copies of the suspension notice were also forwarded to the Acting Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Director of Academic Affairs, Chief Security Officer, and the HOD of Public Administration for necessary action.