Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Defends Student's Expulsion, Cites Due Process and Gross Misconduct
By The Analyst Online Media
The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has defended its decision to expel a student, Nuhu Nazif Muhammad, insisting that the disciplinary action followed due process and was based on repeated acts of misconduct rather than any personal or political considerations.
The development comes amid conflicting accounts over the circumstances surrounding the student's dismissal. While Muhammad, who is also the Bauchi State Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, claimed he was unfairly treated and challenged the disciplinary process, the Polytechnic maintained that its action was taken in strict compliance with institutional regulations.
According to an official expulsion letter dated January 28, 2026, the student was accused of showing disrespect to a lecturer, Mrs. Farida Misaupha, and repeatedly refusing to honour invitations from the institution's Students' Disciplinary Committee.
The document stated that Muhammad was first invited to appear before the committee on November 4, 2025, over the allegations but failed to attend. A second invitation scheduled for November 11, 2025, was also ignored.
Rather than appearing before the committee to defend himself, the institution said the student chose to send a letter through his Head of Department, an action the Polytechnic described as a violation of established disciplinary procedures.
The management further stated that the student's conduct contravened provisions of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Students' Handbook (2016/2017), which requires students to uphold discipline, maintain order, and show respect to members of staff.
Following its investigation, the Students' Disciplinary Committee reportedly recommended the student's expulsion, a recommendation subsequently approved by the Polytechnic's management.
The expulsion letter directed Muhammad to vacate the institution with immediate effect and surrender his identification card and any Polytechnic property in his possession.
The institution's position was further reinforced after the lecturer involved reportedly dismissed Muhammad's public account of the incident, insisting that the student's narration did not accurately reflect what transpired.
The case has generated public debate following media reports presenting Muhammad's version of events. However, available official records indicate that the Polytechnic based its decision not only on the allegation of misconduct but also on the student's repeated failure to utilise the disciplinary channels provided by the institution.
Educational administrators note that tertiary institutions are empowered by their governing regulations to discipline students found guilty of misconduct, provided due process is observed.
As of the time of filing this report, the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has maintained that the expulsion was carried out in accordance with its rules and was necessary to preserve discipline, respect for authority, and the integrity of the institution.