MURIC Calls for Suspension of Olubi School Principal, VPs Over Alleged Religious Discrimination
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has demanded the immediate suspension of the principal and two vice principals of Olubi Memorial Grammar School, Kudeti, Ibadan, citing alleged religious discrimination, abuse of office, and administrative misconduct.
In a statement issued on 25th February 2026, signed by the Oyo State Secretary, Ambassador Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, the group accused the school management and the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) of attempting to suppress the religious rights of Muslim teachers and students.
“MURIC has received disturbing reports of systematic victimisation of Muslim staff and students at Olubi Memorial Grammar School, Kudeti. These include the transfer of five Muslim teachers who defended students’ constitutional religious rights, suspension of religious activities, and administrative directives perceived as targeting Islamic practices,” the statement read.
The organisation noted that eight staff members were recently transferred, five of whom were Muslims advocating for students’ rights to pray, participate in the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), and wear the hijab. MURIC condemned a directive reportedly suspending all religious activities within the school, describing it as discriminatory and disproportionate.
MURIC also demanded the reinstatement of the five Muslim teachers who were transferred, restoration of MSSN activities, and equitable school assemblies with two days for Muslims, two days for Christians, and one general assembly. The group further called for unhindered observance of daily prayers, accommodation for Jumu’ah, freedom for students to wear hijab, posting of at least one additional Islamic Religious Studies teacher, and administrative balance to prevent religious domination.
The organisation raised concerns over the recent posting of new teachers, noting that four of five new appointees are Christians while only one is a Muslim, despite the need for additional Islamic Religious Studies personnel. MURIC also suggested consideration of reverting the school’s name to Urban Day Grammar School, Kudeti, to reflect its public ownership and eliminate denominational claims.
Ambassador Agunbiade warned: “We reiterate that MURIC stands for dialogue, not violence. However, silence in the face of oppression is not an option. We shall pursue all lawful and constitutional means to ensure that justice prevails and that Muslim students and teachers in Oyo State are not subjected to discrimination.”
The organisation urged the Oyo State Government to intervene promptly to safeguard peaceful coexistence in the state’s education sector.
