An alumnus of Adekunle Ajasin University has raised alarm over alleged cases of rape and sexual harassment of students, warning that the situation is worsening amid the absence of an elected Students’ Union in the institution.
In an open letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, the alumnus, Samuel Abodunrin, alleged that female students are increasingly exposed to sexual violence, particularly from commercial motorcyclists operating within the Akungba-Akoko community.
He cited a recent incident in which a female student was reportedly attacked while returning from campus.
According to him, the motorcyclist conveying the student allegedly diverted from the route, threatened her, and sexually assaulted her before leaving her injured.
The allegation, which has not been officially confirmed by the university authorities, has heightened concerns over student safety and the handling of sexual violence cases around the institution.
Abodunrin blamed the development on what he described as a “dangerous leadership vacuum” following the failure to conduct Students’ Union elections since February 2025.
“The absence of a functional Students’ Union has stripped students of a coordinated platform to report abuse, demand accountability, and mobilise response,” he said.
He warned that without proper student representation, cases of harassment and assault risk going unreported or poorly addressed.
The alumnus further alleged that insecurity within and around the campus has escalated, exposing students to threats from both commercial operators and elements within the host community.
He added that most current student leaders are final-year students who are largely absent from campus, leaving students without effective representation.
He identified the consequences of the vacuum to include increased vulnerability to sexual violence, weak crisis response, poor communication between students and management, and continued exploitation by house agents.
Abodunrin called on the university management to urgently conduct Students’ Union elections, warning that continued delay could further endanger students and undermine confidence in the institution.
