The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) Branch, has passed a vote of no confidence against its Chairman, Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, along with other executive members.
The resolution followed allegations of abuse of office and unethical conduct. A total of 87 lecturers, under the banner of Concerned Members, signed the no-confidence letter dated March 20, 2025, addressing it to the embattled chairman.
The concerned members listed several reasons for their decision, including violations of the Union’s Constitution, false declarations, lack of transparency, and negligence toward the welfare of members.
In the letter, which was also copied to the ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, Dr. Ugoh was further accused of deception and manipulation, especially regarding promotion guidelines.
Additionally, the lecturers alleged that Dr. Ugoh and other Executive members misrepresented UNIABUJA’s ASUU branch during a National Executive Council meeting.
The concerned members called for the immediate resignation of Dr. Ugoh and the entire Executive. They pledged to uphold the Union’s truth and integrity, emphasizing their right to provide additional evidence and pursue necessary legal actions.
Titled: ‘A Vote Of No Confidence On Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh And Members Of Executive Of ASUU, University Of Abuja Branch,’ the letter reads: “This vote of no confidence is in the interest of justice, fairness and integrity of ASUU as an Institution on one hand and on the other, to address the matters that have transpired under the office of Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh and other members of the Executive of ASUU, University of Abuja Branch. We strongly believe this aligns with the principles and rules of our Union.
“As members of the Union, we have the responsibility to uphold the rule of law of our Union. Hence, this vote of no confidence on the Chairman and other members of the executive of the branch.
“The grounds of the vote of no confidence are: Breach of the Appendix I – Code of Practice of the Unions Constitution, especially section 4(d) i – iii, by the Chairman and other members of the Executive of the branch.
“False declaration and practices that make the Chairman and other members of the executive of branch superior to other members, and that it is empowered by the principles of ASUU, to issue directives to congress members, and that congress is a subject of the Chairman and other executive members of the branch.
“Refusal by the Chairman and other members of the executive of the branch to produce and circulate to members minutes of meetings.
“Alteration and circulation of doctored Resolutions of Congress by the Chairman and other members of the executive of the branch.
“Failure by the Chairman and other members of the executive of the branch to circulate and or deliver to the appropriate quarters, Congress’ resolutions.
“Lack of interest in the welfare of members by the Chairman and other members of the executive of the branch.
“Deception and manipulation of the Congress, especially by encouraging members to disregard new promotion guidelines, while, the Chairperson submitted himself for promotion, using the very guidelines, and telling other members to disregard the guidelines.
“Misrepresentation of members of ASUU, University of Abuja Branch by the Chairman and other members of the executive of the branch, at National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU held at Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTM) on Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th February, 2025.
“We respectfully request that ASUU National so upholds this vote of no confidence.
“If this vote of no confidence is swept under the carpet, we will have no other option, but to take further other actions deemed necessary for the interest of ASUU, University of Abuja branch.”
