The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP),Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, chapter on Tuesday morning trooped out in their numbers to protest against the suspension of, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo as the Rector of institution.
It was gathered that the protesting staff chanting solidarity song baricaded the main campus entrance in Iree which left the students writing exam stranded.
InsightMedia had earlier reported that Gov Ademola Adeleke had suspended Dr Odetayo from office immediately over alleged abuse of office and corruption.
This was revealed in a statement signed by M.A.K Jimoh, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, sighted by our correspondent.
According to the statement, Odetayo was suspended following allegations of financial recklessness, corruption, misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.
However, rejecting the move, staff insisted that Odetayo should be reinstated.