Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The University of Fort Hare said Edwin Ijeoma, the professor of public sector economics whose South African citizenship was revoked by the Bhisho high court, had been suspended for misconduct since last year.

The university's spokeswoman, Tandi Mapukata, told PREMIUM TIMES in an emailed statement that Mr Ijeoma was facing "allegations of serious misconduct" for which he has been "placed on precautionary suspension" since October 16.

She said Mr Ijeoma's expulsion as a South African citizen only coincided with his suspension for alleged wrongdoing, adding that an investigative hearing on the allegations began Wednesday.

"The disciplinary hearing commenced today (Wednesday) and is still in progress. The university wil...