Prince Maiphebn, a candidate for president at the upcoming national convention of the National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS) has been banned from running for office after stating his age as 52.
Maiphebn, who was enrolled at the University of Jos and whose matriculation number was PGLAW/UJ/00190/10, was admitted during the 2010–2011 session and was anticipated to graduate during the 2012–2013 session.
On Wednesday evening, Prince Koyoyo, the chairman, and Comrade Adio Friday, the secretary, signed a statement announcing the screening exercise’s results (NANS ICPC 2025).
“The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has officially released its screening report for the upcoming national convention slated for February 23rd-27th, 2025, at Old Parade Ground, Abuja.
“After a thorough vetting process, 15 aspirants including Ansaku Shedrack from University of Abuja, Atiku Abubakar Isa from Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, Righteous Aondowas from NSUK Keffi, Maiyaki Isaq Mohammed from Federal University of Technology, Minna, Benjamin Daoupam from Plateau State Polytechnic, Agada Noah from Federal University, Lokoja, Yusuf Umar From Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Gambo Abubakar Mohammed from IBB University Lapai, Godia T Adam from NSUK Keffi, Eve Dominic from BSU Makurdi and Mamud Abubakar from KWASU, Malete have been cleared to contest, while Prince Maiphebn (52 years old) from University of Jos, whose Matriculation number read PGLAW/UJ/00190/10, confirmed to have been admitted into the University in year 2010/2011 academic session and expected to have graduated in 2012/2013 was disqualified.
“Abbah Owocho from BSU Makurdi and 4 other aspirants have also been disqualified for failing to meet the genuine studentship criteria.
“The screening exercise, conducted in line with NANS constitutional provisions, aimed to ensure that only bona fide students participate in the election, upholding the integrity of the association.”