There was also debate by some members over the eligibility of the then Ag Vice chancellor chairing the Senate session because of her interest in the post. This bothered on the COOU Law 2014 which provided that any person who had personal interest in a matter for discussion should recuse from being a part of decision making. Omenugha, a Professor of Mass Communication, was Commissioner for Education in Anambra for eight years and was until her confirmation, the Acting Vice Chancellor since December 2023. The group said the “COOU’s Vice Chancellor selection was a test of law, integrity and institutional honour” noting that appointing a fifth placed candidate in the order of merit lacked both authority and legitimacy. The COOU Collectives rejected what they called the flagrant abuse of the COOU Law and called on Soludo to uphold merit by appointing the top ranked candidate, in accordance with the University’s statutes.