Mr Nnaji had filed the suit following allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him.
The political scientist said Mr Obi’s 2023 electoral surge, especially in the South-East, where LP won several seats, was unlikely to be repeated in 2027.
UNN has appointed Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as a visiting professor.
The CSO demanded that UNN VC, Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, be suspended pending the completion of the panel’s assignment.
Mr Ojo’s disqualification came weeks after another aspirant, Olajumoke Olawuni, was dropped from the race.
The African Health Observatory Platform on Health Systems and Policies reports that Nigeria’s health system is performing at only 45%, below the African regional average of 56%.
A statement by the school said it became necessary due to the unfortunate incident that happened in UNN on September 12.
The university management said that Mr Ortuanya would bring with him a wealth of academic and administrative experience.
The registrar explained that data from JAMB revealed that Mr Okeke was admitted a year ago in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in the School of Medicine.
“Findings revealed that on June 14, 2025, at about 9:00 p.m., the suspect checked into a hotel in Obukpa, Nsukka, with the deceased,” said the police.
