Felix Asuquo
The Senate of the Postgraduate Students’ Government (PGSG), University of Calabar, Cross River State, has impeached some of its legislative officers over their failure to honour lawful summons issued by the Senate.
The decision was taken during an emergency plenary sitting of the 12th PGSG Senate held on December 15, 2025, following deliberations on issues affecting the integrity of the union and the welfare of postgraduate students.
Those impeached include the suspended Senate President,Hans Akan, the Sergeant-at-Arms, Rawlings Odu, and the Senate Scribe, Peter Akung.
The Senate said the officers were removed after they repeatedly failed to appear before the Senate in plenary and before the Senate Investigatory Committee, despite formal invitations.
It added that investigations also revealed constitutional breaches, negligence of duty, conduct unbecoming of legislative officers, and actions considered prejudicial to the integrity of the Senate.
“The impeachment was carried out in line with due process and the relevant provisions of the PGSG Constitution,” the Senate said in a report signed by the Senate President, Esekpa Eyong Eyong, and the Senate Scribe, Sam Oqueta.
In a related development, the Senate confirmed Esekpa Eyong Eyong, who had been acting as Senate President, as the substantive Senate President of the 12th PGSG.
The Senate also suspended the President of the PGSG, Tony Adinye, and the Financial Secretary, Comrade Achi Michael, over alleged misconduct following the receipt of a formal petition against them.
According to the report, the suspension will remain in force pending the conclusion of a comprehensive investigation into the allegations, in line with the principles of fair hearing and due process.
Consequently, the Vice President of the PGSG, Ms. Hope Ante, was directed to assume the duties of the President in an acting capacity.
The Senate further ordered that all PGSG properties, documents and assets in the custody of the affected officers be immediately handed over to the offices of the Secretary General and the Sergeant-at-Arms.
It also deliberated on student welfare issues, including external defence fees, lecture hall usage, project-related charges and constitutional review, which were referred to relevant committees for further action.
Copies of the Senate’s resolutions were forwarded to the University of Calabar management and other relevant authorities.
