Abia State University revokes former governor Orji Kalu’s 1st degree certificate

Following the findings and recommendations of an investigative panel set up to look into allegations of breach of the extant Academic Regulations of Abia State University in the admission process and the eventual graduation of ex-governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senate of the institution has ordered for an immediate withdrawal of the degree result and certificate awarded to him.

Orji’s matriculation number at the time was 00/42226.

By this new development, Kalu’s degree in Government and Public Administration is henceforth null and void.

A statement by the O. E Onuoha, Registrar/Secretary to Senate, stated that the decision to withdraw the certificate was taken at its 69th Extra-Ordinary meeting on Friday 1st March 2013.

A breakdown of the Senate’s vote shows eighty–eight (88) in favour as against three (3) dissenting voices. Onuoha said the decision of senate was based on the following grounds, among others: Read On DailyPost

Abia State University released a statement yesterday Saturday March 2nd saying that they have withdrawn the degree certificate they awarded the former governor of the state, Uzor Orji Kalu.

The school said they took the decision after they found out that the former governor's admission was flawed. Orji Kalu enrolled at the university when he was governor of the state but only spent two semesters there.

The school is now saying his admission and graduation violated the school's rules and regulations. They didn't know before giving him the certificate? Lol and SMH!