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Controversy Deepens at Federal Polytechnic, Wannune as Deputy Rector Denies Dismissal
The Federal Polytechnic, Wannune (FPW) is embroiled in a growing controversy as Dr. Doris Ngurumun Iorchir, the embattled Deputy Rector, has refuted claims of her dismissal, labeling a circulating letter as fake. In a rejoinder to the National Record, Dr. Iorchir insists she remains both Deputy Rector and a member of the Governing Council, asserting that no formal dismissal process has been served.
Dr. Iorchir stated, “I was not served any letter of dismissal by the Registrar of FPW,” and noted that the last official Governing Council meeting, under the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act, 2019, occurred on July 30, 2025. She further claimed the dismissal letter in her name is a forgery, issuing a public notice to that effect on her Facebook page, emphasizing that no one is lawfully employed or dismissed from the Federal Civil Service via social media.
The dispute arises in the wake of a damning 94-page petition authored by Dr. Iorchir against FPW’s Rector, Dr. Iyorver Emmanuel Ashinya, accusing him of high-handedness, corruption, and even sponsoring violence on campus. Dated August 10, the petition triggered a counter-statement from the institution, denying her allegations and claiming her dismissal was approved at an emergency Governing Council meeting on August 18.
Dr. Iorchir’s latest response has raised more questions than answers. If the Governing Council has not reconvened since July, as she maintains, on what basis was her purported dismissal approved? And if the letter is indeed fake, who authored it, and why? The controversy has widened a credibility crisis at FPW, blurring the line between official decisions and factional battles. While the polytechnic’s management insists she is no longer in office, Dr. Iorchir maintains she is still very much in her position, framing the purported dismissal as an attempt to silence her explosive allegations.
As things stand, the tussle has moved beyond an internal administrative matter. The integrity of the institution’s processes, the validity of its governing structures, and the safety of its community are now under scrutiny. For observers, this situation has become a test case of whether due process still holds sway in Nigeria’s public service or if personal power games have hijacked even statutory institutions.
Up to date, the Benue State Police Command is yet to confirm whether it is investigating the claims of forgery, threats, or corruption raised by either side. Until then, the fate of Dr. Iorchir and the stability of FPW hang in the balance.
