Victory for UNILORIN Alumni Association
…… court throws out Fasakin’s suit
By Abubakar Abdulquadri
After four years of legal battle, an Ilorin High Court has put to rest the leadership crisis rocking the University of Ilorin Alumni Association, dismissing, in its entirety, the suit challenging the Association’s current leadership.
This was disclosed in a statement by the National President of the Association, Prof. AbdulRazaq O. Kilani, last Wednesday (November 4, 2026).In the statement, a copy of which was made available to UNILORIN Bulletin, Prif. Kilani said that the court ruled that the suit, filed by Bayonle Salami and seven others against the National Executive Committee, lacked merit, describing the reliefs sought as a mere academic exercise already overtaken by events.
The court held that under Article 10 of the Association’s Constitution (Exhibit D) and paragraph 7 of the supporting affidavit, the tenure of the Dr Wale Fasakin-led Executive Committee, which began in 2020, had lapsed in 2024 long before the originating summons was filed in January 2025.
The court, therefore, declined to grant any relief that could have no practical effect, noting that in the interest of justice a fresh election had already been conducted and a new set of executives duly elected.
In a striking remark, the court described any attempt to compel the former President to convene a congress for a fresh election as a clog in the wheel of progress, a position that effectively affirms the stability and continuity of the current leadership. Each party was ordered to bear its own costs.
Reacting to the judgment, the National President of the Association, Prof. A. O. Kilani, expressed appreciation to all stakeholders who stood firm to ensure the Association survived the onslaught launched by Dr Wale Fasakin and his group since 2022.
Prof. Kilani described the judgment as a clear affirmation of the democratic process and the will of members who elected the new Executive Committee.
He also thanked members and well-wishers who stood by it throughout the proceedings, while warning Dr Fasakin to halt his nefarious activities, including the continuous impersonation of the National President of the Association.
Prof. Kilani reaffirmed the commitment of the Association to its objectives such as fostering fellowship among University alumni, promoting the welfare of its members, supporting the University management in its development, and advancing the good name of the institution.
The President called on all members to put the issue of the litigation behind them and join hands in building a united, productive and forward looking Association.
