The University of Ibadan has elected Prof. Adebola Ekanola as acting vice-chancellor.
He was elected on Monday by the university senate on the expiration of the tenure of Prof Idowu Olayinka.
Ekanola was until his election as VC the deputy vice-chancellor, academics.
It was gathered that he scored 275 votes to beat four other professors nominated for the position.
Prof A. Oluleye scored 80 votes to come second while Prof Adigun Agbaje polled 15 votes to place third; Prof Gbemisola Oke polled 14 votes and Prof Olanike Adeyemi got 13 votes.
The university has been enmeshed in leadership crisis, prompting the National Universities Commission to order a fresh election for the position of VC.
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