The controversy that trailed President Goodluck Jonathan's Democracy Day national broadcast announcing the decision to rename the prestigious University of Lagos after late Chief Moshood Abiola, acclaimed winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, but annulled by the military regime at that time, may not be resolved for a long time as major stakeholders have vowed to resist the change.
Meanwhile, due to the persistent protest by students of the institution for two days following the announcement, the management of the University of Lagos, has suspended academic activities and closed halls of residence with effect from 11.30 am, May 30, 2012.
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