The management of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has denied allegations of political motivation or favouritism regarding the recent amnesty granted to students involved in examination misconduct.

Particularly, the institution insisted that the University Senate approved the amnesty during its 189th Regular Meeting on May 28, 2025, for students alleged to have engaged in examination malpractice between the 2020/2021 and 2024/2025 academic sessions.
Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob, made the clarification in a statement made available to The Guardian on Monday.

According to the statement, the Senate’s decision was based on the powers conferred by Section 19 (1) of the University of Abuja Act and followed a detailed review of recommendations from the Central Examination Misconduct Committee.
It emphasised its commitment to transparency, due process, and compliance with regulatory standards set by bodies like the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Titled, ‘Clarification regarding reports on student amnesty’, the statement read in part, “It should also be stated that the claim that this Senate decision was intended to appease anyone or was politically motivated is both false and misleading. The students, who are the beneficiaries of this amnesty, cut across different faculties and levels, and were not limited to any particular group or individual. The decision itself was made in good faith.

“The University remains resolute in treating with all seriousness cases of examination misconduct, and sanctions are applied where appropriate. However, the University Senate, which is the highest academic decision-making body, also has the power to intervene or review pending cases as part of its responsibility to ensure timely and fair academic justice”.