The University of Lincoln, a public research university in Lincoln, England has suspended Senator Ike Ekweremadu as visiting professor.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports University of Lincoln’s spokesperson made this known on Friday as per a Daily Mail report.
Recall that Ekweremadu, who is a former Deputy Senate President of the Nigerian Senate, was arrested along with his wife, Beatrice in the UK on Thursday.
They were arrested for allegations related to child trafficking, potential modern slavery and organ harvesting.
They were later charged before the Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court in London, denied bail and remanded in custody.
It was a pleasure and an honour to receive a letter of appointment by the University of Lincoln, UK, as Visiting Professor of Corporate and International Linkages. I also got a highly treasured gift – a copy of the Magna Carta. It was created in 1215, about 807 years ago. pic.twitter.com/cOdGWz00po
— Ike Ekweremadu (@iamekweremadu) June 12, 2022
According to the university’s spokesperson, Ekweremadu’s duties at the institution have been suspended for the time being.
“Visiting professors are often, as is in this case, non-resident at the university, unpaid and advisory,” the university’s spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added: “We are deeply concerned about the nature of these allegations, but as this is an active police investigation, we cannot comment further at this stage.
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“Whilst this matter is subject to investigation, this person will not be undertaking any duties as visiting professor at Lincoln”.
TNG reports Ekweremadu was announced a visiting professor at the University of Lincoln barely two weeks ago.