Adebola Ekanola, the deputy vice-chancellor (academics) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo state, has been elected as the acting vice-chancellor of the institution.
The professor was elected on Monday by the senate of the institution — the same day the tenure of Idowu Olayinka expired as the varsity’s VC.
It is understood that Ekanola secured 275 votes to beat four other professors nominated for the position.
Prof A. Oluleye was said to have 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.