Sexual harassment: Don’t deflect, examine allegation – CDHR warns FGC Warri

The Delta State Chapter of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, on Saturday, November 7, warned the Management Board of the Federal Government College, Warri, to not “deflect” or use the poor conduct of an expelled scholar’s dad and mom as an excuse to keep away from investigating the allegation of sexual harassment.

The warning was contained in an announcement signed by Comrade Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen and Comrade Nosa Oveseey, State Chairman and Publicity Secretary, respectively.

The CDHR urged the college’s Management Board to right away examine the allegations of sexual harassment and apply sanctions the place culpability is established. It additionally known as on the board to assessment the expulsion to make sure due course of was adopted and that the choice was neither punitive nor retaliatory, in addition to to strengthen scholar safety insurance policies and create clear reporting channels for folks and college students.

Addressing the dad and mom’ conduct, the group famous that whereas it’s comprehensible for a mum or dad to react emotionally upon receiving distressing details about their baby, it condemned the style wherein they acted, notably the alleged false data given to the daddy claiming the coed was assaulted by college safety personnel.

According to the CDHR, “Parents are expected to respect constituted authorities and follow established procedures in channeling grievances, rather than resorting to hostility.”

While demanding equal justice, the CDHR mentioned, “If the school authorities did not hesitate to expel the female student based on her parents’ conduct, then the male student whose actions allegedly triggered the entire incident must also face due investigation and appropriate disciplinary action. Selective justice undermines confidence in the system.

“Given the alarming charge of rape, defilement, and sexual harassment in faculties, such circumstances warrant speedy and decisive motion. Behaviour of this nature, if left unchecked, can become extra grievous conduct in maturity. Schools should function protected areas and should act as deterrents.”

While urging parents to remain civil and follow due process, the CDHR also enjoined school authorities to prioritize the protection of children above institutional reputation.

It insisted that, “Justice have to be honest, clear, and seen to be completed.”

DAILY POST Warri Correspondent experiences that the Federal Government College, Warri, Delta State, on Friday expelled a feminine scholar following an allegation of sexual harassment by a male scholar within the college.