The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered the management of the University of Ibadan to reinstate three students suspended for protesting increases in tuition fees. Justice Nkeonye Maha gave the order during the court sitting on Wednesday.

The affected students are Aduwo Ayodele, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus. They were suspended on July 14, 2025, by the Institution’s management for demonstrating after the university governing council endorsed a fee hike. The protests, which began at midnight, were triggered by a circular issued by the council’s secretary, G.O. Saliu. The circular outlined reviewed levies for the 2023/2024 academic session and set a payment deadline of September 4, 2024.

However, in a suit filed before the court, the applicants argued that their suspension infringed on their fundamental rights. They claimed the disciplinary committee refused to allow them to call witnesses or present video footage of the incident on May 13, 2024.

In her ruling, Justice Maha said the management infringed on the students' rights by not giving them a fair hearing. She said, "I hereby set aside the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and order the reinstatement of the suspended students."

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa commended the judiciary for quashing the unlawful rustication. The group noted that the students were handed to a mob and soldiers. CAPPA demanded that the varsity immediately comply with the judgment and tender an apology to the trio.