Ijeoma, accused of stealing a university vehicle, was arrested on 27 April. Ijeoma is also the subject of a Hawks investigation, in connection with a case of fraud, worth R5 million.Ijeoma, a Nigerian national, recently had his citizenship revoked. He resigned from the University of Fort Hare amid an investigation into allegations that he irregularly admitted axed Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba for an honours degree in public administration.
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, who was supervised by Ijeoma, was later excluded, and subsequently deregistered from the university for being irregularly admitted to the master's programme. The university said it did not have Mabuyane's recognition of prior learning portfolio, which had to be assessed, as per the university's rules.His lawyers have since sent the institution a letter, threatening legal action if the university council doesn't overturn the decision taken by the senate. In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For only, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features.