The suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Cyril Ndifon, has filed a no-case submission before the Federal High Court, Abuja.
He filled the application challenging the amended sexual harassment and gratification suit brought against him and his lawyer, Barrister Sunny Anyanwu, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Professor Ndifon maintained that the 22-year-old star witness, identified as TKJ, was involved in a consensual relationship with him, as evidenced by their series of chats.
Background
TKJ, the second prosecution witness, had accused Prof. Ndifon of coercing her into performing oral sex in exchange for help with admission into UNICAL.
However, under cross-examination, TKJ admitted that several allegations, including the oral sex incident, were not mentioned in her original statement to the ICPC, citing “shame” and “fear.”
Additionally, ICPC officials testified that a forensic analysis of the professor’s phone revealed nude photos of TKJ and others.
Court’s Decision
In the no-case submission, Professor Ndifon’s argued that the evidence presented did not establish any wrongdoing on his part.
They contested the legality of ICPC’s investigation methods, alleging a breach of privacy and jurisdictional overreach.
The defense also challenged the court’s jurisdiction over the charges, citing specific legal provisions.
The court has scheduled February 27 for the adoption of written addresses by the involved parties on the no-case submission.