NANS Disqualifies 52-Year-Old Presidential Aspirant, Six Others Over Fake Studentship

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disqualified a 52-year-old presidential aspirant ahead of its convention, Prince Maiphebn, and six others over alleged fake studentship.

This is just as 15 other aspirants have been cleared for the contest by the Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC), set up by the students body.
The results of the screening exercise were made known on Wednesday night in a statement signed by the chairman, Prince Koyoyo, and secretary, Comrade Adio Friday, (NANS ICPC 2025).

Maiphebn, from the University of Jos, whose matriculation number read PGLAW/UJ/00190/10, confirmed to have been admitted into the university in the year 2010/2011 academic session, was expected to have graduated in the 2012/2013 session.

The statement partly read, “The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has officially released its screening report for the upcoming national convention slated for February 23 to 27, 2025 at Old Parade Ground, Abuja.

“After a thorough vetting process, 15 aspirants including Ansaku Shedrack from University of Abuja, Atiku Abubakar Isa from Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, Righteous Aondowas from NSUK Keffi, Maiyaki Isaq Mohammed from Federal University of Technology Minna, Benjamin Daoupam from Plateau State Polytechnic, Agada Noah from Federal University lokoja, Yusuf Umar From Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Gambo Abubakar Mohammed from IBB University Lapai, Godia T Adam from NSUK Keffi, Eve Dominic from BSU Makurdi, Olushola Oladoja from University of Jos, Salahudeen Sulieman From University of Abuja, Musa Mosses Atah NSUK Keffi, Jeremaih Friday BSU Makurdi and Mamud Abubakar from KWASU Malete have been cleared to contest.

“While Prince Maiphebn (52 years old) from University of Jos, whose Matriculation number reads PGLAW/UJ/00190/10, confirmed to have been admitted into the University in year 2010/2011 academic session and expected to have graduated in 2012/2013; Abbah Owocho from BSU Makurdi and 4 other aspirants have been disqualified for failing to meet the genuine studentship criteria.

“The screening exercise, conducted in line with NANS constitutional provisions, aimed to ensure that only bonafide students participate in the election, upholding the integrity of the association.”