The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has strongly condemned what it described as an unverified report on alleged result and certificate racketeering at polytechnic.

The report, aired by a television presenter, has been deemed misleading, hurtful, and lacking in proper investigative rigor.

Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, NAPS National President, Comrade Eshiifune Paul Oghayan, faulted the presenter and demanded that the media organization call him to order for his penchant for ambitious and misleading narratives.

According to NAPS, “a fact-finding delegation was dispatched to the institution to verify the claims, and upon examination of the institution’s official database, it was confirmed that the certificate in question does not correspond with any legitimate record of the polytechnic.

“We are therefore constrained to question the presenter’s credentials and professional competence, as he is fond of coming on air without thoroughly researching the issues he features.

“To say we are disappointed is an understatement. The inability of the media outlet to uphold journalistic principles is as appalling as the continued retention of his services is repugnant.

“There is no gainsaying that reports such as this can significantly damage the reputation of this polytechnic which is known nationwide for academic integrity and high standards.

“We, therefore, demand an immediate forensic investigation into the allegations, the dissolution of the Governing Council, a formal apology from the media outlet and the presenter, and immediate legal action by this Polytechnic Alumni Association.

“The hasty sacking of the institution’s Registrar is equally condemned, as is the silence of the Governing Council and the Alumni of this great institution. We are particularly disappointed in the Council and the Alumni for their inaction on this grave matter,” the statement read.

NAPS concluded by issuing an ultimatum to the media organization as well as a demand for the dissolution of the Governing Council to pave the way for a more proactive leadership that will protect the institution’s interests.

“Let it be on record that failure to meet our demands within the stipulated time will lead to nationwide action by NAPS, including the occupation and complete shutdown of the media organization’s offices across the country. Our action is justifiable and a pragmatic attempt to restore the glory of this Polytechnic, the State Government, and the entire Polytechnic system in Nigeria,” the release concluded.