Management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has dismissed media reports alleging a resurgence of cult activities, sex for marks, extortion, and administrative laxity within the institution, describing the claims as malicious, unverified, and politically motivated.

In a statement issued by the Ag. Coordinator of the Directorate of Public Relations and Protocols, John Amos Onimisi, Management accused certain publications of relying on unsubstantiated claims to damage the institution's reputation and undermine reforms under the Rector, Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime.

The statement singled out BusinessDay Newspaper, alleging that anonymous and politically coloured accusations were amplified without adequate verification.

According to Management, the allegation of a cult resurgence contradicts the Polytechnic's academic calendar, noting that the institution held its second semester examinations peacefully across both campuses, with no reported cult related disruption or security breach. Management further stated that students have been on semester break since June 16, 2026, arguing that claims of an ongoing atmosphere of fear on campus do not reflect the current reality.

On allegations of sex for marks and extortion, Management maintained that no identifiable complainant, documentary evidence or disciplinary record had been presented to support the claims, insisting that anonymous allegations cannot substitute for proof.

Management confirmed that six lecturers were suspended on Thursday, 23rd July over allegations of unauthorised sale of books and handouts and extortion, in addition to an earlier suspension of another lecturer over alleged sexual harassment. It described these actions as evidence that the institution's disciplinary mechanisms remain active and responsive, rather than proof of administrative weakness.

Responding to claims that the Rector's absence had emboldened misconduct, Management called the allegation speculative, noting that his duties include official engagements with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, the National Board for Technical Education, and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on behalf of the institution.

Management said the Polytechnic remains open to genuine complaints backed by evidence and has consistently encouraged the use of established reporting channels, adding that public confidence should rest on verified facts rather than unproven claims.