Uniport SUG Crisis Deepens as Senate Orders Probe Into SUG President, Removes Director of Socials.
Fresh tension has erupted within the University of Port Harcourt Students’ Union Government (SUG) following a high-stakes plenary session of the 10th Students’ Representative Council (Senate), chaired by Senate President, Dist. Sen. Bestman Ayebaye Ilegimokuma.
The plenary, held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, addressed issues bordering on constitutional compliance, administrative accountability and financial stewardship within the Union.
According to the official resolutions released after the sitting, the Senate announced the removal of the Director of Socials, Comrade Tamunokuro Anga Lawrence, following findings presented by an investigative panel set up by the Senate.
The committee reportedly found alleged evidence of administrative and financial lapses and further accused the suspended Director of continuing to parade himself publicly as Director of Socials despite an existing Senate suspension and resolution. The report also alleged that he proceeded to organize unapproved activities and events while still under suspension. In addition, the Senate stated that Comr. Tamunokuro Lawrence failed to honour Senate summons, with the committee reportedly describing his notice of absence as “short, watery and frivolous.”
Following deliberations, Senator Omanoye Victory moved a motion for his permanent removal, which was seconded by Senator James Erhuwuwu. The motion was subsequently adopted through a majority voice vote. The Senate thereafter called on the Chief Justice to affirm and swear in the in-house Chairman on Socials, Senator Otto Joshua, as the new Director of Socials.
The plenary also shifted attention to concerns surrounding financial stewardship within the SUG leadership.
According to the Senate, notices had earlier been sent to the Presidency, the Treasurer, the Financial Secretary and the Director of Transport.
The Senate disclosed that:
• The President sent a notice of absence alongside a request for one-week grace to appear before the Senate.
• The Treasurer and Financial Secretary appeared before the Senate and were interrogated during the sitting.
• The Director of Transport reportedly failed to honour the Senate’s invitation.
Following deliberations and interrogation of available officials, the Senate stated that allegations bordering on presidential financial irregularities and breaches of constitutional provisions emerged.
Consequently, the Senate leadership announced the constitution of a five-man investigative committee to probe the Executive President Senator Amaechi Tamunotonye Walson and report its findings and recommendations back to the Senate.
Speaking during the plenary, Senate President Bestman Ayebaye Ilegimokuma reportedly charged Senators to remain firm in defending constitutional order and insisted that the Senate under his leadership would not be influenced externally.
The Senate also explained that the plenary was moved online due to security concerns, low turnout and the presence of unidentified persons around the physical venue.
The unfolding developments have since sparked widespread reactions across the Uniport student community, with many students closely monitoring what could become one of the most consequential political moments within the current SUG administration.
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Uniport SUG Crisis Deepens as Senate Orders Probe Into SUG President, Removes Director of Socials.Fresh tension has erupted within the University of Port Harcourt Students’ Union Government (SUG) following a high-stakes plenary session of the 10th Students’ Representative Council (Senate), chaired by Senate President, Dist. Sen. Bestman Ayebaye Ilegimokuma.The plenary, held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, addressed issues bordering on constitutional compliance, administrative accountability and financial stewardship within the Union.According to the official resolutions released after the sitting, the Senate announced the removal of the Director of Socials, Comrade Tamunokuro Anga Lawrence, following findings presented by an investigative panel set up by the Senate.The committee reportedly found alleged evidence of administrative and financial lapses and further accused the suspended Director of continuing to parade himself publicly as Director of Socials despite an existing Senate suspension and resolution. The report also alleged that he proceeded to organize unapproved activities and events while still under suspension. In addition, the Senate stated that Comr. Tamunokuro Lawrence failed to honour Senate summons, with the committee reportedly describing his notice of absence as “short, watery and frivolous.”Following deliberations, Senator Omanoye Victory moved a motion for his permanent removal, which was seconded by Senator James Erhuwuwu. The motion was subsequently adopted through a majority voice vote. The Senate thereafter called on the Chief Justice to affirm and swear in the in-house Chairman on Socials, Senator Otto Joshua, as the new Director of Socials.The plenary also shifted attention to concerns surrounding financial stewardship within the SUG leadership.According to the Senate, notices had earlier been sent to the Presidency, the Treasurer, the Financial Secretary and the Director of Transport.The Senate disclosed that:• The President sent a notice of absence alongside a request for one-week grace to appear before the Senate.• The Treasurer and Financial Secretary appeared before the Senate and were interrogated during the sitting.• The Director of Transport reportedly failed to honour the Senate’s invitation.Following deliberations and interrogation of available officials, the Senate stated that allegations bordering on presidential financial irregularities and breaches of constitutional provisions emerged.Consequently, the Senate leadership announced the constitution of a five-man investigative committee to probe the Executive President Senator Amaechi Tamunotonye Walson and report its findings and recommendations back to the Senate.Speaking during the plenary, Senate President Bestman Ayebaye Ilegimokuma reportedly charged Senators to remain firm in defending constitutional order and insisted that the Senate under his leadership would not be influenced externally.The Senate also explained that the plenary was moved online due to security concerns, low turnout and the presence of unidentified persons around the physical venue.The unfolding developments have since sparked widespread reactions across the Uniport student community, with many students closely monitoring what could become one of the most consequential political moments within the current SUG administration.📌 Join the Unique Stoary Community on Telegram let's have real time discussions on latest happenings and matters arising in Uniport. Click on this link to join https://t.me/uniquestoary_____________________________________________We have a WhatsApp channel. Do well to follow for exclusive offers, placements and real time updates;https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAYOmR05MUbjMcimM00_____________________________________________#UniqueStoary #Uniport #Stoary #SUGUniport #UniportSUG #SUG #ABetterUniport #Campus #CampusGist #CampusLife #StudentPolitics#CampusUpdate #StudentLeadership
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