Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye, a UNIZIK lecturer, has spoken about his altercation with student Precious Mbakwe over a TikTok video. He claims he asked her to delete the video before attempting to seize her phone. The university has launched an investigation into the incident, sparking debate on privacy and student conduct.
A lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye, has spoken out after a viral video showed an altercation between him and a female student, Precious Mbakwe. In an interview with the school’s media outlet, Dr. Okoye recounted the incident, stating that it began when he encountered Mbakwe recording a TikTok video along a corridor.
According to him, he politely asked to pass, but the student made an insulting remark. Upon realizing she was his student and was filming, he asked her to delete the video. When she refused, he attempted to confiscate her phone, which led to a heated altercation.
Dr. Okoye expressed his decision to refrain from further comments, as an investigative panel set up by the university is currently reviewing the matter.
The incident has sparked widespread debate, with social media users and legal experts weighing in on whether the lecturer had the right to demand the deletion of the video or attempt to seize the phone. Some support his actions, arguing that filming without consent is inappropriate, while others believe he overstepped his authority.
The university is yet to release an official statement, but the case highlights the growing tensions between digital content creation and privacy concerns in academic institutions. As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders await the institution’s verdict on the matter.
