Sacked ASUP Chairman, Kelani Ajadi Takes Ibadan Poly to Court

Mr Kelani Ajadi,former Academic Staff Union of the  Polythecnic Ibadan has taken the management of the institution to industrial court to challenge the termination of his appointment by institution.

In a document obtained by our reporter, the  case between KELANI Omotosho Ajadi V. The Poly Ibadan and ANOR  with suit no NICN/IB/138/2020 will be for mention  at the court on 4th February 2021 at the Industrial court  Adeoyo area Ibadan

Mr Ajadi Kelani untill his sack was a chief lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning in the institution.

The management alleged that Ajadi was shown the way out of the institution for his involvement in act of misconduct which resulted in “embarrassing and tarnishing the image” of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, his employer.

” The letter of termination dated 15 September, 2020 and signed by FAWALE M.T(Mrs) The Registrar reads:
You will recall that you were engaged in an inappropriate behavior and a
poorly managed relationship with your former student. These resulted in
embarrassing and tarnishing the image of your employer, The Polytechnic,
Ibadan(TPI).”

“You will also recall your responses and appearances before the Investigation Panel and Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee that looked into the above matters. After a careful consideration of the issues above, the Governing Council found you guilty as your actions and activities amount to misconduct.”

“The Governing Council therefore approved the immediate termination of
your appointment with effect from Friday, 11h September, 2020. You are to hand over all properties of the Institution in your possession to your Head of Department.”